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.
A fundamental competency in informatics is especially important for nurses. They are the largest health care profession, with over 2.7 million registered nurses and a further 750,000 licensed practical and vocational nurses practicing in the United States as of 2011. For contemporary nurses to achieve their full career potential, there are several reasons they need to embrace informatics. Electronic Health Records One of the most fundamental reasons for nurses to focus on informatics is the advent of the national system of electronic health records.