If you’re new to nursing informatics or considering a career in nursing informatics, Cait (Michicich) Obenauf, MBA, Clinical Informatics Program Manager at HIMSS, posted the following announcement on LinkedIn for a webinar you may find interesting:

Are you a nurse looking to explore exciting opportunities at the intersection of healthcare and technology? Do you want to gain insights from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the path to success in nursing informatics? This webinar is your gateway to a wealth of knowledge and inspiration!

Join the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Networking and Education Task Force for this engaging online event specifically designed to inspire and guide nurses in their early career stages who are passionate about the field of nursing informatics.

Our esteemed panel of experts consists of experienced nursing informatics professionals ready to share their personal journeys, valuable advice, and practical tips for thriving in early career positions within the nursing informatics domain. You have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from nurses who have successfully merged their clinical expertise with technology to drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a supportive and empowering virtual community of early careerists in nursing informatics. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey toward success in this exciting and impactful field!

Wednesday, Jun 21, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT

We look forward to having you at this exciting event!

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the landscape of nursing informatics: Learn about the evolving role of nursing informatics and how it aligns with the broader healthcare landscape.
• Building a foundation: Discover essential skills and competencies needed to excel in nursing informatics positions, including the use of technology and data analysis.
• Networking and mentorship: Gain insights on how to develop meaningful connections within the nursing informatics community and find mentors who can guide you in your early career.
• Professional growth opportunities: Explore continuing education, certifications and additional resources that enhance your knowledge and propel your career in nursing informatics.
• Overcoming challenges: Hear from our panelists about the common obstacles faced by early careerists in nursing informatics and strategies to overcome them.

Speakers

• Karen Iapoce RN-BC, MS, CMAC, CPHQ, LSSBB, Senior Director of Government Products and Programs, Senior Director of Government Products and Programs, ZeOmega
• Lisa Lyon, Sr. Clinical Informatics Coordinator, Cherokee Nation
• Surya Shenoy, MSN, CCRN, RN-BC, Clinical Informatics Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
• Cynthia Drake, MSN, RN-BC, CPHIMS, Informatics Program Specialist, Sharp HealthCare
• MaryAnn Connor, CPHIMS, MSN, RN, RN-BC Director, Nursing Informatics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center