A pinched nerve can cause symptoms at the site of damage, or at any location farther down the path from the affected nerve. 1  A pinched nerve in the neck can cause neck pain or stiffness, along with symptoms down the arm. 2  A pinched nerve in the lower back causes back pain and stiffness with symptoms down the leg. A doctor can often identify which nerve is pinched in the neck or lower back based on what portion of the patient's arm or leg is affected.
In 1992 the American Nursing Informatics Association was formed in Southern California to provide networking, education and information resources that enrich and strengthen the roles of nurses in the field of informatics.
Informatics nurse specialists have multiple roles. They are often the go-between between the nursing staff and IT. According to the University of Maryland, jobs in nursing informatics fall in two broad categories: applied/professional and expert/ liaison roles. The applied roles are the more techie ones. Some informatics nurse specialists are on the team that develops new software systems. Specialists in the liaison role, meanwhile, may do needs assessment, select appropriate systems, and prepare training materials. Nursing informatics is generally not a persons first job.