u/Mini_nono_3875

Hi everyone,

I’m a nursing student interested in Nursing Informatics and Health Informatics, and I’m trying to understand if this field is really worth pursuing.

I want to ask people already working in the field:

How did you start? What skills should I learn first? Is bedside nursing experience necessary before switching? Is the field still growing or already saturated? And honestly, is it worth leaving traditional nursing for Nursing Informatics in terms of salary, opportunities, and work-life balance?

I’m interested in combining healthcare with technology, but I still feel lost about where to begin.

I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!