RNchat Transcript May 28, 2010

@MHCTO Hi - I run #RNchat We'll have 1 topic on MH & emerging media: if you can'tjoin/watch, a transcript will be up l8r Good luck today!5/28/2010 04:36

philbaumann:

@RNchat Thank U 4 RT! We've added #RNChat 2 "Chat List" on our new FB InfoResource Hub, http://bit.ly/djI0Fj More 2 come today! #fb5/28/2010 06:39

odomlewis:

RT @rnchat: Today's topics on #RNchat will include: Non-traditional career paths; MentalHealth; Ideas for upcoming event #RNcamp http://RNcamp.com5/28/2010 08:12

rwjf:

RT @rnchat: 15 minutes until #RNchat - consider using http://TweetChat.com orhttp://TweetGrid.com5/28/2010 11:17

ECRI_Institute:

Welcome to the Friday edition of #RNchat. We'll get started soon, but first introduceyourselves!5/28/2010 11:30

rnchat:

RT @rnchat: Today's topics on #RNchat will include: Non-traditional career paths; MentalHealth; upcoming event #RNcamp http://RNcamp.com5/28/2010 11:31

LuvenRN:

Hi all! I'm Cora, infusion nurse/educator...happy Friday to all! #RNchat5/28/2010 11:31

InfusionNurse:

@philbaumann today is the first time I'll be able to join #RNchat - thanks @nursekama5/28/2010 11:32

nursingideas:

@rnchat I'm Kama, Clinical Nurse Specialist in tertiary mental health care. Hello from#MHCTO #RNchat in Toronto!5/28/2010 11:33

nursekama:

Hey all, Vernon in New Orleans - Critical Care :) #GONURSES #RNchat5/28/2010 11:33

nursingpins:

Hi there folks! I'm Ellen, a critical care nurse in south Florida & also own a legal nurseconsulting company :) Nice to be here! #RNchat5/28/2010 11:34

EllenRichter:

Our first topic is coming up in a moment. Please prepend your answers to topics with T1,T2, etc. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:34

rnchat:

@nursingideas Awesome! #RNchat5/28/2010 11:34

philbaumann:

Wow, great turnout today!! Hello to everyone here (and that means YOU) ;) #RNchat5/28/2010 11:34

EllenRichter:

T1 Mental Health & Digital Tech: Today is #MHCTO: Mental Health Camp Toronto. Whatare ways emerging media can be used in MH? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:35

rnchat:

Hello, i'm an informatics nurse from ghent, belgium (europe it is, GMT+1) Glad I can makeit. #RNchat

michlr:

5/28/2010 11:35

Hi peeps! It's Deb RN, JD from California. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:36

DebErupts:

#mhcTO is here! Now to Join #RNChat - a lot of different issues - providers online justhappened v. privacy & obligation came up.5/28/2010 11:36

rdjfraser:

TRUSTMobility here also representing @SPHMChat #SPHM #RNChat5/28/2010 11:36

TRUSTMobility:

Hello! I've been a nurse for 27 yrs (ICU/CCU). Currently working as WIA grant coord fornursing programs @ 5 local colleges. #RNChat #RNChat5/28/2010 11:36

LuvenRN:

@EllenRichter I'm Ellen a social worker w/elderly and (research associatew/diabetes)...lurking to learn and admire RNs and your #RNchat5/28/2010 11:36

CureT1Diabetes:

T1 Great Q! I am no mental health expert by any means but I can imagine social mediacan reach out to groups of people to give help #RNchat5/28/2010 11:37

EllenRichter:

Carmen Gonzalez, clinical trial recruitment strategist and social media advocate; 1st timeRNChat visitor, long-time fan #RNChat5/28/2010 11:37

crgonzalez:

JoAnne from Denver, Colorado! Working Med Surg and still hanging in there. #rnchat5/28/2010 11:37

tactile:

@CureT1Diabetes Awesome! I do critical care on mainly elderly & very elderly, too! I loveit even tho its end of life & sad @ times #RNchat5/28/2010 11:38

EllenRichter:

T1 I'd like us to start using Opendata to address system issues EG Housing &employment. Make data already available more accessible #RNchat5/28/2010 11:38

nursekama:

@rdjfraser Hi Robert, greets from overseas. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:39

michlr:

T1: drug compliance would be one use of emerging tech and SM for mental health care#RNChat5/28/2010 11:39

crgonzalez:

RT @rnchat: T1 Mental Health & Digital Tech Today is #MHCTO:MentalHealthCampToronto What are ways emerging media can be used in MH? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:40

MadPsych:

@EllenRichter I'm also in south Florida #RNchat5/28/2010 11:40

CureT1Diabetes:

Hi @michlr so happy to be joining in the conversation! #RNchat #RNChat5/28/2010 11:40

rdjfraser:

T1 Sometimes mental illness isolates a person, but web connection in mental health canEllenRichter:

add a unique & strong bond betw MH wkr & pt #RNchat5/28/2010 11:40

Hello everyone, I am Pam Ressler from Boston. I am an RN, founder and owner of StressResources and adjunct faculty at UMass CNHS #rnchat5/28/2010 11:41

pamressler:

Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for @rbooth5 , #RNchat & #mhcTO#RNChat5/28/2010 11:42

rdjfraser:

Big crowd today. Andy McPhee, RN and Sr Acq Editor for FA Davis. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:42

andyatFAD:

@pamressler Welcome! #rnchat5/28/2010 11:42

rnchat:

RT @EllenRichter: T1 Sometimes mental illness isolates a person, but web connection inmental health can add a unique & strong bond betw MH wkr & pt #RNchat5/28/2010 11:42

rnchat:

T1 "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than therisk it took to blossom" (via #MHCTO website). #RNChat5/28/2010 11:43

LuvenRN:

RT @rnchat: T1 Mental Health & Digital Tech: Today is #MHCTO: Mental Health CampToronto. What are ways emerging media can be used in MH? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:43

comingoutofdark:

RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for @rbooth5 I #RNchat5/28/2010 11:43

EllenRichter:

T1 Digital technologies can also help people with rehabilitation such as prompts for ADLsor community activities. #RNchat #MHCTO5/28/2010 11:43

nursekama:

nteresting link! RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for@rbooth5 , #RNchat5/28/2010 11:43

EllenRichter:

RT @EllenRichter: nteresting link! RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generatorhttp://su.pr/24gTJV for @rbooth5 , #RNchat5/28/2010 11:44

nursekama:

RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for @rbooth5 , #RNchat& #mhcTO Brilliant! #RNChat5/28/2010 11:44

crgonzalez:

T1 Community support, access to quality content & useable information are definitelypossible. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:44

philbaumann:

T1 Meetup.com is 1 way those w/mental illness can connect w/sm social groups in theirimmediate area. Isolation is not gd 4 anyone. #RNChat5/28/2010 11:45

LuvenRN:

@nursekama T1 Yes, social media prompts. Great concept. Sometimes thats all oneEllenRichter:

needs when teetering at the edge. Way to each out. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:45

@nursekama Absolutely. Even simple reminder technologies w/social features to supportservices. #RNchat #MHCTO5/28/2010 11:45

philbaumann:

Thanks! RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for @rbooth5 ,#RNchat & #mhcTO #RNchat5/28/2010 11:46

InfusionNurse:

RT @nursingpins: Hey all, Vernon in New Orleans - Critical Care :) #GONURSES#RNchat5/28/2010 11:46

dlwdillon:

T1 One chat I'd like to get going is #PTSDchat - http://bit.ly/cORZOh - as a way toconnect diverse group with PTSD - Huge need imo #RNchat5/28/2010 11:47

philbaumann:

"delicioused" it RT @rdjfraser: Social Media policy generator http://su.pr/24gTJV for@rbooth5 , #RNchat & #mhcTO #RNchat5/28/2010 11:47

michlr:

Thanks so much @RNChat for adding us to the discussion. We have to run to anothersession now! Bye for now!!! #MHCTO #RNchat5/28/2010 11:48

nursekama:

Great idea RT @philbaumann: T1 1 chat Id like to get going is #PTSDchat -http://bit.ly/cORZOh - as a way to connect diverse group #RNchat5/28/2010 11:49

InfusionNurse:

T1 Wondering if anyone at #mhcTO would like to help out w/PTSD - http://bit.ly/cORZOh#RNchat #PTSDchat email [email protected]/28/2010 11:49

rnchat:

@nursekama My pleasure! Thanks for coming & enjoy the rest of #MHCTO #RNchat5/28/2010 11:50

rnchat:

T1 PTSD needs more attention - esp for returning vets - I'm sure you have seen thesuicide rate (more deadly than combat) #RNchat5/28/2010 11:50

nursingpins:

@philbaumann T1 The #PSTDchat is a wonderful idea! How can you get a commitmentfrom the participants though? Need some kind of bond #RNchat5/28/2010 11:50

EllenRichter:

@TheSingingNurse Try this: go to Tweetchat.com and sign in. Then enter "#RNChat".You'll find us there .5/28/2010 11:50

LuvenRN:

T1 Would recommend Google Wave for #PSTDChat. #RNChat5/28/2010 11:51

LuvenRN:

Do you think sitting alone at a computer discussing PSTD is a good idea? Brings up a lotof painful stuff? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:51

DebErupts:

RT @nursingpins: T1 PTSD needs more attention esp for returning vets. High suicide rate(more deadly than combat) #RNchat5/28/2010 11:52

andyatFAD:

@EllenRichter My experience: start small, w/general topical discussions w/initial emphasison networking, resources, etc. #PSTDchat #RNchat5/28/2010 11:52

philbaumann:

T1 Also a very vulnerable population- predators do target but can be powerful for supportnetworks #RNChat5/28/2010 11:53

MatthewBrowning:

@philbaumann T1 Great idea. The chat could provide great variety of links to otherhelpful sites, people, literature, or events #RNchat5/28/2010 11:54

EllenRichter:

Had a neighbor, who got on a website to discuss his depression, next thing, cops are athis door to check on him. He was pissed! #RNchat5/28/2010 11:54

DebErupts:

Helpful as adjunct to MH care RT @DebErupts: Do you think sitting alone at a computerdiscussing PSTD is a good idea? #rnchat5/28/2010 11:54

pamressler:

@MatthewBrowning T1 Good point about internet predators. Safety is always an issuewith public web events. Great reminder. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:54

EllenRichter:

#RNChat is on and buzzing--right now. Interesting topics to nurses. Jump in or lurk. Ilearn something every time.5/28/2010 11:55

KPNurseRecruit:

@DebErupts Excellent point. The leadership of the group would have to highlight that.That's why resource-pointing is important. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:55

philbaumann:

T1 @DebErupts Yikes. But better that than getting there too late? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:55

andyatFAD:

T1 On Doctor Radio, XM chan 119 the other day. A mental health specialist described amethod 4 treating PTSD (80% success rate). #RNChat5/28/2010 11:55

LuvenRN:

@DebErupts Where I see Twitter helpful is the 140 char limit & the serendipity. Harder toget over involved, as in forums, etc. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:56

philbaumann:

RT @LuvenRN: @TheSingingNurse Try this: go to Tweetchat.com and sign in. Then enter"#RNChat". You'll find us there .5/28/2010 11:56

KPNurseRecruit:

Next topic coming up in a couple minutes! #RNchat5/28/2010 11:57

rnchat:

T1 What abt kids with MH issues? How do we use SM to reach or at least follow them?Or shld we? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:57

andyatFAD:

@MatthewBrowning That is also why I think a private online chat forum, such as GoogleWave, is important. Would lower anxiety 4 grp. #RNChat5/28/2010 11:57

LuvenRN:

T1 @deberupts Raises a great point, and one more reason for us to discuss openlyw/diverse professionals. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:57

philbaumann:

RT @LuvenRN: @MatthewBrowning That is also why I think a private online chat forum,such as Google Wave, is important. ~Agree. #RNchat5/28/2010 11:58

andyatFAD:

T1 With so many teens online, social media is an excellent way to bring togethertherapeutic youth groups to interact via internet #RNchat5/28/2010 11:59

EllenRichter:

T2 Alternative Career Paths: Bedside nursing isn't the only career. What other pathwaysare available? How can we prep grads' paths? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:59

rnchat:

Hi from upstate NY song writer/singer, PDN w SMA pt @ present care about all facets oflife, healthy living and teaching abt w music #RNchat5/28/2010 11:59

TheSingingNurse:

T1 The general dilemma of h/care socmedia: people can hurt themselves w/o the media(noone to talk to) or actually get hurt w/it #RNchat5/28/2010 11:59

rnchat:

RT @rnchat: T2 Alternative Career Paths: Bedside nursing isn't the only career. Whatother pathways are available? How can we prep grads' paths? #RNchat5/28/2010 11:59

KPNurseRecruit:

T2 I found way into publishing. Lots of opportnties for nurses there. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:00

andyatFAD:

T2: Develop relationships at the grad level with other schools: business, law, etc. foridentifying other nurse-related career paths #RNChat5/28/2010 12:00

crgonzalez:

RT @rnchat: T1 The general dilemma of h/care socmedia: people can hurt themselvesw/o the media (noone to talk to) or actually get hurt w/it #RNchat5/28/2010 12:00

philbaumann:

I am a holistic nurse and nurse entreprenur. we need to help our new grads expand theirvision of what they can do! #rnchat5/28/2010 12:00

pamressler:

RT @LuvenRN: That is also why I think a private online chat forum, such as GoogleWave, is important. Would lower anxiety 4 grp #RNchat5/28/2010 12:01

EllenRichter:

T2 lots of opportunities using ur nursing backgrd/exp.like consulting, medical sales,etcNew grad may need to get experience first. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:02

InfusionNurse:

T1: NAMI's website provides discussion boards that connect ppl w/similar mental illnessDX. Not sure if they have a chat option. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:02

LuvenRN:

Ditto! RT @EllenRichter @LuvenRN: That is also why I think a private online chat forum,such as Google Wave, is important #rnchat5/28/2010 12:03

lorryschoenly:

Combining my nursing experience with a law degree has opened many career paths forme. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:03

DebErupts:

T2 I think alternate careers for nurses should not begin with the new graduate. Thereshould be a "bedside" requirement first. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:03

EllenRichter:

T2 same here w/ my business degree RT @DebErupts: Combining my nursingexperience with a law degree opened many career paths for me. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:04

InfusionNurse:

T2: RNs well suited to advocacy and business roles away from the bedside. We arealready experts in organization, priority setting #rnchat5/28/2010 12:04

pamressler:

I agree @EllenRichter Having that hands on nursing experience is important, but need tolet new grads know of all the possibilities. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:05

DebErupts:

T2 w/aging of boomers & more nurses needed we contract w/nurses to train new nurseson Safe Patient Handling techniques #RNChat5/28/2010 12:05

TRUSTMobility:

@InfusionNurse T2 Yes I agree w/you about new grads needing basic nursing experiencefirst, before branching out in alternate aves #RNchat5/28/2010 12:05

EllenRichter:

Nursing residency programs can help bridge new grads (sometimes with stipend) untilmore job opps open. #RNChat T25/28/2010 12:06

KPNurseRecruit:

T2 I agree, Ellen. Alt nursing career options is 1 topic (4 exp nurses, primarily). Separatetopic: 1st job options for new grads. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:06

LuvenRN:

agreed RT @LuvenRN:That is also why I think a private online chat forum, ie, GoogleWave, is important. Would lower anxiety 4 grp. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:07

MatthewBrowning:

RT @EllenRichter: T2 I think alt careers for nurses shouldn't begin w/new graduate. Thereshould "bedside" requirement first. ~agree #RNChat5/28/2010 12:07

TRUSTMobility:

T2 Many nurses, like myself, who have been in our areas of expertise in nursing for manyyears, consult as well as provide care. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:07

EllenRichter:

Agree @KPNurseRecruit I have always thought that a Nursing Residency program madesense. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:07

DebErupts:

@EllenRichter @InfusionNurse am I guilty of branching out? #RNchat - an old motorcycleaccident injury is keeping me from clinical #RNChat5/28/2010 12:07

rdjfraser:

T2: Is it possible to specialize more quickly if the new RN has 'bedside' through LPN orCNA experience? #rnchat5/28/2010 12:08

lorryschoenly:

T2 Great thought @crgonzalez - and nur needs to have an integ with all discip - we justneed to show our value (sell ourselves) #RNchat5/28/2010 12:08

nursingpins:

@rdjfraser There R exceptions to every rule, Rob, & U may B 1 of them. (BTW, sorry tohear about your motorcycle injury!) #RNChat5/28/2010 12:09

LuvenRN:

@rdjfraser ..T2 of course not..depending on what ur doing, bedside exp may/may not bnecessary.. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:09

InfusionNurse:

Pt advocates, Aging in place facilitators, educators, politics alternative/holistic practice-lots of choices for #Nurses #RNChat5/28/2010 12:09

MatthewBrowning:

Nurseweek has data that indicates we risk losing 40% of new grads if s/he cannot find jobopp within a year. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:10

KPNurseRecruit:

RT @RNchat: Alt Career Paths:Bedside nursing isn't the only career.wht other pathwaysR availbl? How cn we prep grads' paths? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:10

CryerHealth:

RT @DebErupts: neighbor, who got on website to discuss his depression, next thing,cops at his door to check on him. He was pissed! #RNchat5/28/2010 12:10

StanZaske:

T2 Legal nurse consultant (LNC) is a fairly new role to the RN profession (popular sincethe 1990s) & is interesting & exciting. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:10

EllenRichter:

"We just need to show our value" - really tired of hearing nurses say this. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:10

DebErupts:

@lorryschoenly I would say "yes" to that. Wouldn't you? That's my personal story.CNA>>LVN>>RN>>ICU within 1 year post RN licensing. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:11

LuvenRN:

@lorryschoenly T2 Gd ques. no, i think rn and lpn are just too diff. not nec in roles butresponsiblities for sure. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:11

andyatFAD:

WOW! RT @KPNurseRecruit: Nurseweek has data that indicates we risk losing 40% ofnew grads if s/he cannot find job opp w/in a year. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:11

MatthewBrowning:

How about MA>>PA>>MD? Makes about as much sense. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:12

DebErupts:

@DebErupts Lack of the publics knowledge of our value is the reason nurses are in theposition we are in. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:12

nursingpins:

@KPNurseRecruit I've heard that also. Ventura Co nursing schools R teaming w/industry2 create new grad residency programs. Smart! #RNChat5/28/2010 12:13

LuvenRN:

Losing new grad to diff state is hard (when your state's budget helped pay for prog) butmuch worse to lose new RN to profession. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:13

KPNurseRecruit:

@LuvenRN T2 Oh, yes, for that kind of specliztion but not for alt careers. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:13

andyatFAD:

Yes it does. Or MA > LVN > RN. RT DebErupts How about MA>>PA>>MD? Makes aboutas much sense. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:13

LuvenRN:

@rdjfraser Well, there are always exceptions & your adjunct role is not based on clinicalexpertise, but on other nursing parameters #RNchat5/28/2010 12:14

EllenRichter:

RT @EllenRichter: T2 I think alternate careers for nurses should nt begin w/ the newgraduate. There should b a "bedside" req first. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:14

michlr:

T2 Could it be new grads want top nrsg jobs not bedside? RT @pamressler:@MatthewBrowning Retention rate new grads is a problem #RNchat5/28/2010 12:15

InfusionNurse:

@LuvenRN Good to know. I believe Samuel Merritt has a nursing residency program rightnow too. #RNChat T25/28/2010 12:16

KPNurseRecruit:

T2 Alt careers: Legal nurse consultant, pt advocate, senior (4 elderly) case manager,travel companion, nurse/travel agent hybrid. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:16

LuvenRN:

@nursingpins: True, I have huge respect after watching what nurses do at bedside whiletraining on #SPHM than before #RNChat5/28/2010 12:17

TRUSTMobility:

@KPNurseRecruit The prob RE: new grads & their diff finding a 1st job has the attentionof the state (those in chrg of grants, etc) #RNChat5/28/2010 12:17

LuvenRN:

And our aging workforce! RT @pamressler: @MatthewBrowning Retention rate of newgrads is also a problem in many areas of the country #rnchat5/28/2010 12:17

MatthewBrowning:

T2 I recently had an RN ask to work as a med surg nurse expert. She had 4 yrsexperience. Is that enough to opine on standards? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:17

EllenRichter:

Final topic coming up in 2 minutes! #RNchat5/28/2010 12:18

rnchat:

T@: There is also a product design area untapped by nursing pros. Offer insight on howtools /products for patients should be made #RNchat5/28/2010 12:18

crgonzalez:

@KPNurseRecruit T2 You bring up great points about graduate nurses & job scarcity.Scary statistics. Will it be an uphill battle? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:19

EllenRichter:

Have to leave...Thanks Phil/everyone for the great chat. Awesome group. Happy Fridayand have a great weekend! #RNchat5/28/2010 12:19

InfusionNurse:

T2 in my case, I worked on a orthopedic ward for 4 years. Now i'm helping & coachingnurses to use an EHR. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:19

michlr:

Gotta run. Great time, thanks, all. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:19

andyatFAD:

@crgonzalez T2: interesting! A local med robotics co has a FT nurse employed. Sheserves as liaison betwn the co and the hospitals. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:19

LuvenRN:

T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want to extend #RNchatinto "real life". See link & the next tweet. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:20

rnchat:

Our clients report an increased need for lifestyle for new recruits & to retain experiencedNurses, flex scheduling, seasonal, etc #RNChat5/28/2010 12:20

MatthewBrowning:

@EllenRichter smiling - as you know, 4 years as a clinical nurse is not enough to even bedangerous much less be an expert. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:20

nursingpins:

T2 I think Information Technology is a big field for nurses with outstanding computer skillsto offer expertise in program developmt #RNchat5/28/2010 12:20

EllenRichter:

The more new grads we lose now, the greater the gap of nursing leadership candidates5-10 years from now. #RNChat T25/28/2010 12:20

KPNurseRecruit:

T3 RNcamp - It's tentatively scheduled for October, but may need to be 1st Qtr 2011.What would you like to see discussed there? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:21

rnchat:

RT @odomlewis: Time 4 #hcsmeu at 7a EST! 4 a list of #Healthcare chats incl #RNChat#hcsm #socpharm >FB Resource List: http://bit.ly/djI0Fj5/28/2010 12:21

mchiaviello:

@michlr T2 Yes!! EHR consulting & coaching is a terrific avenue for nurses with high endcomputer literacy & adult education skills #RNchat5/28/2010 12:21

EllenRichter:

Agreed! @EllenRichter T2 I think IT is a big field 4 nurses with outstanding computerskills to offer expertise in program developmt #RNChat

LuvenRN:

5/28/2010 12:22

@nursingpins I think after 12 years, I'm at the dangerous stage #rnchat5/28/2010 12:22

TorontoEmerg:

@EllenRichter T2 do you have a specialized exam for med surg? Canada just launchedon http://su.pr/2msNyy [PDF] #RNchat #RNChat5/28/2010 12:22

rdjfraser:

@EllenRichter T2 It's been tough for new grads in CA for 2 years. Hoping to see the lightat the end of the tunnel soon. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:22

KPNurseRecruit:

@nursingpins LMAO~ oh dear, yes. :) I know too well! #RNchat5/28/2010 12:22

EllenRichter:

@TorontoEmerg Yes - you could be dangerous :) #RNchat5/28/2010 12:23

nursingpins:

@TorontoEmerg LOL, no I think you are well out of that zone now. :) #RNchat5/28/2010 12:23

EllenRichter:

RT @rnchat: T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want toextend #RNchat into "real life". See link & the next tweet. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:23

philbaumann:

@KPNurseRecruit T2 esp w/Bariatric pop growing, more injuries, w/ #SPHM we're tryingreduce injuries & keep the awesome grp we have #RNChat5/28/2010 12:24

TRUSTMobility:

@EllenRichter Luckily, I just had a local new grad receive an offer after 15 months inSanta Clara (100+ miles from her home). #RNChat T25/28/2010 12:24

KPNurseRecruit:

T3: #RNCamp topic > nursing thru the ages (generations): from new grad to post-retirement career options. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:24

LuvenRN:

LOL! RT @TorontoEmerg: @nursingpins I think after 12 years, I'm at the dangerous stage#rnchat5/28/2010 12:25

MatthewBrowning:

OMG what fun! (hope its 2011--not Oct) RN Camp "Where Nursing Reboots"http://RNcamp.com I want to extend #RNchat into "real life".5/28/2010 12:25

EllenRichter:

RT @rnchat: T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want toextend #RNchat into "real life". See link & the next tweet. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:25

ehealthgr:

RT @rnchat: T3 RNcamp - It's tentatively scheduled for October, but may need to be 1stQtr 2011. What would you like to see discussed there? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:26

KPNurseRecruit:

T3: Spring 2011 for #RNCamp sounds good to me also & I love the idea surrounding thisevent! #RNChat5/28/2010 12:26

LuvenRN:

RT @EllenRichter: OMG what fun! RN Camp "Where Nursing Reboots"http://RNcamp.com I want to extend #RNchat into "real life".5/28/2010 12:26

MatthewBrowning:

T3 Ways increase awareness of value in use of social media tools in healthcare #rnchat5/28/2010 12:27

pamressler:

RT @rnchat: T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want toextend #RNchat into "real life" #rnchat5/28/2010 12:27

lorryschoenly:

T3 @RNchat I think the idea is brilliant & I bet there will be a great turnout if its plannedwell! Let me know how I can help! :) #RNchat5/28/2010 12:27

EllenRichter:

T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ reply or email:[email protected] #RNchat5/28/2010 12:28

rnchat:

@EllenRichter GREAT Idea. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:28

nursingpins:

@odannyboy Great to connect with you, and I hope we can keep this convo going. Follow#hcsmeu #hcsm #socpharm #rnchat #hcmktg for more5/28/2010 12:28

andrewspong:

T3 The general idea of @RN_camp is to get an informal, different perspective than typicalconferences, etc. And get Nsg>21st Centry #RNchat5/28/2010 12:28

philbaumann:

RT @rnchat: T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ replyor email: [email protected] #RNchat5/28/2010 12:28

EllenRichter:

OK - we're going to wrap up #RNchat in a moment. Give us your parting thoughts!5/28/2010 12:29

rnchat:

Take off on Meaningful use and go with "Meaningful Nurse" as a theme? What does ourfuture role look like? :-) #RNChat5/28/2010 12:29

MatthewBrowning:

RT @philbaumann: T3 The general idea of @RN_camp is to get an informal, differentperspective than typical conferences, etc. And get Nsg>21st Centry #RNchat5/28/2010 12:29

KPNurseRecruit:

T3 @RNchat I am definitely interested in helping out with @RN_camp #rnchat5/28/2010 12:29

pamressler:

RT @rnchat: T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ replyor email: [email protected] #RNchat5/28/2010 12:29

KPNurseRecruit:

@MatthewBrowning Nice one, Matthew. I like that! (T3, "Meaningful Nurse"). #RNChat5/28/2010 12:31

LuvenRN:

@rnchat Great group, excellent topics- Phil, you Rock! Have a great weekend everyone!#RNChat

MatthewBrowning:

5/28/2010 12:31

Don't forget, #RNchat is on Facebook - http://Facebook.com/RNchat5/28/2010 12:32

rnchat:

#RNCHAT 'tis better to regret wearing a fluid shield and not needing it than to not wearone and have to change your scrubs!5/28/2010 12:32

tactile:

Thanks Phil - good to see all - Thanks. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:32

nursingpins:

RT @rnchat: T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want toextend #RNchat into "real life". See link & nx tweet. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:33

TRUSTMobility:

THANK YOU all for another excellent #RNchat - Trancript will be up soon. See you nextFriday 11:30am EST.5/28/2010 12:33

rnchat:

Great chat this morning. Thanks, @RNChat! Thanks, everyone! I hope you have a greatholiday weekend! #RNChat5/28/2010 12:33

LuvenRN:

@EllenRichter Absolutely! I think it'll be fun - and getting it planned out will be important.Venue/Date priority. #RNchat5/28/2010 12:33

rnchat:

Awesome!! RT @philbaumann General idea of @RN_camp is to get informal diffperspective than usu conferences & get Nsg >21st Century #RNchat5/28/2010 12:33

EllenRichter:

RT @rnchat: Don't forget, #RNchat is on Facebook - http://Facebook.com/RNchat5/28/2010 12:33

MatthewBrowning:

RT @tactile: #RNCHAT 'tis better to regret wearing a fluid shield and not needing it thanto not wear one and have to change your scrubs!5/28/2010 12:33

rnchat:

RT @rnchat: T3 RNcamp - Its tentatively scheduled for October, but may need to be 1stQtr 2011. What would you like discussed there? #RNChat5/28/2010 12:34

TRUSTMobility:

I LIKE! RT @MatthewBrowning Take off on Meaningful use & go with "Meaningful Nurse"as a theme? What does our future role look like? #RNchat5/28/2010 12:34

EllenRichter:

Thanks! :-) it works RT @LuvenRN: @MatthewBrowning Nice one, Matthew. I like that!(T3, "Meaningful Nurse"). #RNChat5/28/2010 12:34

MatthewBrowning:

RT @rnchat: T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want toextend #RNchat into "real life". Join in! #RNchat5/28/2010 12:34

crgonzalez:

RT @rnchat: T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ replyor email: [email protected] #RNChat5/28/2010 12:34

TRUSTMobility:

Thanks to the military nurses especially this weekend! Important work. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:35

KPNurseRecruit:

Well, have a safe & fun holiday weekend, folks! Totally enjoyed our topics today at#RNchat ~Thanks to @philbaumann5/28/2010 12:35

EllenRichter:

RT @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nurses especially this weekend! Importantwork. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:36

nursingpins:

Thank you all for the 1st time welcome. Have a great weekend #rnchat5/28/2010 12:37

pamressler:


nursetweets:

RT @MatthewBrowning @rnchat Great group, excellent topics- Phil, you Rock! Have agreat weekend everyone! #RNChat <--100% agree5/28/2010 12:37

KPNurseRecruit:

RT @nursingpins: @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nurses especially thisweekend! Important work. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:37

rnchat:

T3 @RN_CAMP @RNchat I am in - let me know what I can do (be careful of conflict withHealth 2.0 in Oct) #RNChat5/28/2010 12:39

MatthewBrowning:

RT @nursingpins: RT @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nurses especially thisweekend! Important work. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:39

nurseantonio:

Wow - thanks everybody for that great #RNchat - I guess Twitter can actually be useful ;DTranscript will be up soon! Happy Memorial Weekend5/28/2010 12:40

philbaumann:

@MatthewBrowning Will do - thank you for any help. You on Skype? I'm Phil.J.Baumannthere #rnchat #rncamp5/28/2010 12:41

rnchat:


KUNursing:

Oh absolutely!! Great tweet! >> RT @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nursesespecially this weekend! Important work. #RNChat5/28/2010 12:45

EllenRichter:


JniceRN07:


MatthewBrowning:

Words into action- Meaningful Nurse now a blog- we will shape the future of healthcaretogether- How FUN!! LOL http://bit.ly/9A0YJC #RNChat5/28/2010 12:51

MatthewBrowning:

RT @MatthewBrowning: Words into action- Meaningful Nurse now a blog- we will shapethe future of healthcare together- How FUN!! LOL http://bit.ly/9A0YJC #RNChat5/28/2010 12:52

KPNurseRecruit:


rnchat:

@MatthewBrowning That's awesome! lol #RNChat5/28/2010 12:55

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dlwdillon:


nursingpins:

RT @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nurses especially this weekend! Importantwork. (via @KUNursing) #RNchat5/28/2010 13:04

crgonzalez:

RT @crgonzalez: RT @KPNurseRecruit: Thanks to the military nurses especially thisweekend! Important work. (via @KUNursing) #RNchat5/28/2010 13:04

pedagogymedical:

Sounds like there's a healthy interest in booting up #RNcamp Excellent #RNchat today! -http://rncamp.com5/28/2010 13:19

RN_Camp:


CarolineEClark:

RT @RN_CAMP: Sounds like there's a healthy interest in booting up #RNcamp Excellent#RNchat today! - http://rncamp.com5/28/2010 13:29

MatthewBrowning:

@RN_CAMP Count me n & as a strong supporter! Vote 4 Bmore. Sorry I missed@RNchat 2day. Have a gr8 holiday weekend 2 all #RNchat ppl!5/28/2010 13:34

visiting_nurse:

RNchat Transcript May 28, 2010

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Transcript of RNchat Transcript May 28, 2010