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Transcript of #RNchat for June 11, 2010

Here is the transcript for #RNchat for June 11, 2010. 

Topics included:

  • T1 – Breast Cancer Communities: 
  • T2 – How nurses can harness the data on BRCA communities
  • T3 – Nursing Strikes: what alternatives to striking are there that could affect change?

Note: this is a slightly different format I’m experimenting with. I’ll still upload the format I’ve been using, but I thought I’d give this a try.

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RNchat Transcript – February 5, 2010

Below is a SlideShare of #RNchat for Friday February 5, 2010, organized in chronological order (from beginning of chat to sometime just after). Topics were:

T1 Domestic Violence – How better (or worse) are healthcare, legal & community systems doing w/DV?T2 Nursing News Sources – Where do you get your news on the profession? What are top sources? Blogs, Journals, etc.T3 Community Nursing – What’s the current state of community nursing? What specific areas need attention?T4 Tech Trends – What are the biggest trends in h/c & nursing tech? (Web, mobile, devices)

We also are preparing for a special even in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Details upcoming soon!As always, thank you to those who joined today. If you’re new to #RNchat, just follow @RNchat on Twitter and we’ll provide updates and links on how to make the best use of this nursing chat. You can also send inquires to info [at] RNchat [dot] org.

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RNchat Transcript – January 29, 2010

Below is a SlideShare of #RNchat for Friday January 29, 2010, organized in chronological order (from beginning of chat to sometime just after). Today’s topics were:

T1 Nursing Informatics: What would you include in a Nrsg Informatics undergrad program?T2 Green Nursing: What efforts to “green” nursing have you seen. What are biggest priorities?T3 Unrestricted Visiting Hours: What are your thoughts? What might justify restrictions?T4 Apple’s iPad: Do you think such a devise is worth investing in? How could it improve nursing process?

As always, thank you to those who joined today. If you’re new to #RNchat, just follow @RNchat on Twitter and we’ll provide updates and links on how to make the best use of this nursing chat. You can also send inquires to info [at] RNchat [dot] org.

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RNchat Transcript – December 1, 2009

Below is a SlideShare of today’s #RNchat, organized in chronological order (from beginning of chat to sometime just after). Today’s topics were:

  1. Work Satisfaction: For nurses who are struggling with love of the profession, what are the reasons? What can help?
  2. Shortage of Willing Nurses: What realistic things can be done to quell the shortage?
  3. Thank You: How often do you hear that from the lips of administrators?
T1 h1n1 Vaccine: Do facilities have a right to mandate nurses to get vaccinated? #RNchat
T2 Education Requirements: Should a BSN be the minimum requirement for RN? Why or why not? #RNchat
T3 Fall prevention: What are best practices? Are dangerous practices still being taught/reinforced? #RNchat

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As always, thank you to those who joined today. If you’re new to #RNchat, just follow @RNchat on Twitter and we’ll provide updates and links on how to make the best use of this nursing chat. You can also send inquires to info [at] RNchat [dot] org.

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RNchat Transcript: October 22, 2009

Below is a SlideShare of today’s #RNchat, organized in chronological order (from beginning of chat to sometime just after). Today’s topics were Nursing’s Relationship with Technology and Patient Safety. These slide decks are also on RNchat’s Transcripts page.You can download the file or view it in Full Screen mode as a slide show:

As always, thank you to those who joined today. If you’re new to #RNchat, just follow @RNchat on Twitter and we’ll provide updates and links on how to make the best use of this nursing chat. You can also send inquires to info [at] RNchat [dot] org.

Getting the Most Out of Twitter Chats

Never participate in a Twitter chat before? Can’t I just follow the conversation in my Twitter stream? Yes, if you’re not following more than a handful of accounts. But if you want to focus on the conversation as easily as possible, there are many tools available to make the experience more manageable. This screen cast offers a brief overview of some of the way that you can enjoy Twitter chats. Tools covered include TweetDeck and CoTweet. Nurses new to these chats may find this helpful.If you have any questions about #RNchat, please send a reply or Direct Message to @RNchat (if we’re not following, just let us know and we’ll take care of you). You can also email us: info [at] RNchat [dot] org.

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RNchat Is Coming Soon!

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Registered Nurses are on Twitter and will finally have one place to connect with each other, publicly discuss the topics which they’re passionate about and give the world a chance to hear what they have to say. The conversation is open to the public and participation is encouraged.You can read what nurses are saying by following the hashtag #RNchat. You can also follow @RNchat for the latest updates.Chats covering a wide range of topics will be discussed on a regular basis. The schedule of when these chats on Twitter will be held is forthcoming shortly.In the meantime, you can follow Phil Baumann on Twitter, the founder of RNchat.org and the crazy deranged fool who authored 140 Health Care Uses of Twitter: