Module 1--Getting Started

Hi, all! My name is Ellen and if you're reading this you know that one of the things I'm up to this summer is taking an informatics class--like all of you! I'm in my third semester of the Adult/Geriatric DNP program. As a graduate level nurse, I recognize that we're all going to have to get much better at information management if we hope to fully participate in and enjoy the 21st Century workplace. I work at the University Hospital where currently we're trying to incorporate CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) into our daily grind. It's a struggle, beginning with persuading participants that it's a skill worth learning . . . I don't know that it would have happened without some stern nudges from the "powers that be." As with change generally, everyone is very leery of the new system and irritated with learning how to navigate within it. Here's hoping that we have a great class experience, and also a great summer despite the heavy class load!! Till later, e