From Bedside to Informatics

From Bedside to Informatics examines the structural forces shaping modern clinical work and offers a strategic framework for clinicians considering a transition into health information technology.

Rather than framing documentation fatigue as a personal failure, this book explores the architectural realities behind electronic health records, governance structures, workflow design, and system complexity. It provides a grounded understanding of what clinical informaticists actually do—and how bedside expertise translates into systems-level influence.

Readers will gain clarity on:

• The expanding cognitive demands of digital documentation
• The difference between clinical practice and systems architecture
• Exposure pathways before making a career transition
• Resume and interview positioning for informatics roles
• The realities of the first 90 days in Health IT
• Long-term growth in clinical informatics and leadership

Written by a Doctor of Nursing Practice with extensive experience in clinical systems optimization, this book is intended for thoughtful healthcare professionals seeking deliberate, informed career decisions.