Hawaii Nurse Informatics Certification - HI

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: March, 3 2010

When you think of Hawaii you may think only of crystal clear water and spotless beaches, but Hawaii also has a vibrant economy of local citizens who are working professionals. While the lifestyle in Hawaii may be more relaxed than on the mainland, there is still a large need for health care workers, especially nurses. One of the specialty nursing fields is nursing informatics and currently this profession is getting a lot of attention. There is a nationwide push for medical charts and patient records to be integrated into an electronic system. This system helps to streamline patient care and helps to ensure quality for patients from one medical institution to another.

In order to obtain a Hawaii nursing informatics certification you must be committed to several years of education and practical experience. The reward for spending the time preparing for this profession though will pay off with immediate returns as you help the healthcare system integrate with new technology and help information technology professionals to make systems that will work best in the health care environment.

If you are considering this career path you may want to find an opportunity to shadow a practicing nurse and further still a nursing informatics professional. Then when you are ready to start your educational journey you will want to start with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Next you will sit for the nursing examination and gain RN credentials. An advanced degree is required for you to work as a nurse informatics professional in Hawaii.