RNchat Transcript February 18, 2010

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rnchat: Join us tonight 9pm EST for an #RNchat with topics from RWJF. B ring your friends.
2/18/2010 13:35

philbaumann: Attention nurses, nursing students, smart people. Jump in or stalk #RNchat 9pm EST - in
'bout 15 minutes. Plz RT :)
2/18/2010 20:41

rnchat: Welcome to a special #RNchat. Our topics tonight are from @RWJF - A big hand of
applause to them for their efforts!
2/18/2010 21:01

NursingCenter: Thank you @RWJF (clapping in progress!) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:02

rnchat: We'll get started in a moment. You can follow @FutureofNursing for more on RWJF's
initiative #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:02

nursingpins: whistling and clapping #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:03

AbbieCitron: Hi All! I'm a legal nurse from Los Angeles. Kudos to @RWJF for being with us on #RNchat.
Looking forward to learning from you. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:03

rnchat: So ﬁrst, introduce yourselves - who you are, what you do, what you love #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:03

bhawkesRN: clapping and using my iphone lighter app #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:03

nurseeducator: Clapping and cheers! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:03

bhawkesRN: Beth here from CA, Staff Development. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:04

grimalkinrn: I'm a Med Surg nurse in Denver Colorado. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:04

EllenRichter: ((clap)) ((clap)) ((clap)) ((clap)) Welcome @RWJF :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:04

ONSmark: @bhawkesRN LOL, I have that Zippo iPhone app too! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:05

FutureofNursing: Thank you all for coming out, or sitting in tonight #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:05

nursingpins: Vernon - critical care in New Orleans - hey all :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:05

lorryschoenly: I'm a correctional nurse writer and educator. Excited to get started #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:05

holisticnurses: Telehealth and Holistic Nurse, NYC. Hi! #rnchat

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2/18/2010 21:05

EllenRichter: Hi everyone! Hi friends! Critical care RN & legal nurse in south Florida looking forward to
tonite's chat! :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:05

rnchat: @bhawkesRN lol - good to see you here, Beth! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:05

NursingCenter: Hi! I'm Lisa - clinical editor for LWW and NursingCenter.com #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:05

ONSmark: Hello all. I'm with the Oncology Nursing Society (but I'm not an RN) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:06

bhawkesRN: @rnchat thank you #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:06

nurseeducator: Teresa, Staff Development Instructor, Web education, New York #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:06

grimalkinrn: @bhawkesRN So happy to see you tweeting again! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:06

EllenRichter: Awesome turnout! :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:07

Footeja: Jane RN , from Healthforce MN #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:07

bhawkesRN: @grimalkinrn thanks and btw love your tweets #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:07

rnchat: @EllenRichter Yes, very good turnout! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:07

rnchat: So for anyone new: we'll have 3 topics. When responding to a topic, please prepend your
tweet with T1, T2, etc. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:08

Trybarefoot: Not an RN :( - but facilitate tons of collaborative team dev with RNs and other health care
profs - Nova Scotia <should I leave ?!> #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:08

Kineticycle: #rnchat I'm a critical care transport nurse manager for an academic medical center. I love
the challenges of A+ personalities & sick pts.
2/18/2010 21:08

CutePedsNurse: Jennifer-peds #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:08

TeriRN: WooHoo home in time for #RNChat. Hey guys. Teri, Travel nurse, specializing in hospice.
Nice to see everyone. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:09

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nursingpins: @Trybarefoot All are welcome. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:10

AbbieCitron: @Trybarefoot Welcome! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:10

EllenRichter: @Trybarefoot Please...stay & feel comfortable! Its not a prerequisite to be a nurse although
we are probably most vocal! Welcome! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:10

rnchat: OK - ﬁrst topic coming right up! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:10

MHabershamSB: Mary, Pulmonary and CF Medical Floor, TX #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:11

bhawkesRN: RT @AbbieCitron: @Trybarefoot Welcome! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:11

TeriRN: @Trybarefoot Please stay and join in. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:11

rnchat: T1 What was missing from your nursing education? What would you change? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:11

EllenRichter: LOL...oh goodie, I see a few new follows for after tonite's chat! :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:12

TeriRN: WOW! So many new faces. This should be good tonight. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:12

Trybarefoot: @EllenRichter Hi Ellen - I can be pretty vocal - in a respectful/professional kinda way!
#RNchat :)
2/18/2010 21:12

Kineticycle: #rnchat this is my ﬁrst time joining in! Very cool idea...
2/18/2010 21:12

nursingpins: T1 Nursing History - Hospital Culture #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:12

TeriRN: No Kidding. This is greatRT @EllenRichter: LOL...oh goodie, I see a few new follows for
after tonites chat! :) #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:13

EllenRichter: T1 I think all health care professionals need training & education on social skills & effective
communication #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:13

lorryschoenly: T1 - I graduated in 1984...technology was a telephone and a fax machine #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:14

Footeja: T1 Probably more real life experience on my part. I was a young BSN student right out of
HS. I had little to hang the learning on. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:14

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EllenRichter: LMAO! Many of us are in that ark! ;) RT @AbbieCitron: T1 OMG that was sooo long ago.
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:14

aacnme: #RNchat. This is our ﬁrst time joining :) We're still bldg our proﬁle. Thx @krisTK for the
invite.
2/18/2010 21:14

CutePedsNurse: T1 having the basic foundation of nursing knowledge. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:14

nurseeducator: T1 Graduated from progressive BSN program in '78...would have liked leadership and more
real direct skills. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:14

MHabershamSB: First timer, too! T1 - Prioritization and professional development were missing for us - but it's
hard to get that in a classroom! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:15

TeriRN: @EllenRichter I agree. I also think that end of life care needs to be included. Having issues
w/hosp RNs 4 2 of my pts who R dying. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:15

nursingpins: 1974 -tail end of the old days :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:15

holisticnurses: T1 More clinicals! It wasn't until the 4th year that I had a 4 patient caseload. And
competency skills starting immediately. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:15

Footeja: T1 more cultural diversity would have been nice too. we were homogneous as students
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:15

Kineticycle: #rnchat T1 my ed was at a level 1 referral ctr. I got tons of clinical exposure, access to OR,
ED, Trauma/Med/Cardiac ICUs even helicopter.
2/18/2010 21:15

NursingCenter: T1 - clinical skills & procedures. We had so much focus on history, theories, care plans, but
not enough real practice! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:16

CutePedsNurse: T1- nurses who wanted to take the time to teach the right way instead of shortcut. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:16

nursingpins: RT @Footeja: T1 more cultural diversity would have been nice too. we were homogneous
as students #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:16

holisticnurses: T1 Effective time management in a hospital setting too. How to communicate with other
departments. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:16

philbaumann: T1 Phil here (also the little man behind @RNchat ) Wish we had more osmosis with medical
school, lectures from MDs, etc. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:17

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TeriRN: @holisticnurses I agree need more clinical time and competency testing sooner. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:17

EllenRichter: T1 I had very little "hands on" experience in my 4 yr BSN program. Did hundreds of pages
of care plans, though! Still dont get that. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:17

holisticnurses: Same for me. RT @NursingCenter: T1 - We had so much focus on history, theories, care
plans, but not enough real practice! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:17

grimalkinrn: #rnchat T1 Due to severe shortage of clinicals, I was placed in psych instead of a hospital
for practicum. No opportunity to improve skills
2/18/2010 21:17

MHabershamSB: T1 - I'm a 2nd Career BSN - so my program was short, but I do feel that much of the theory
was...less helpful? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:17

bhawkesRN: T1 agree with all!! and therapeutic communication. Kreb cycle (lol) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:17

Emergiblog: @philbaumann That is what the new PhD program at UC Davis is all about -
working/studying with other disciplines (ie, medicine) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:18

nursingpins: T1 Time management is most important now as @holisticnurses mentions. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:18

holisticnurses: Great point, Phil! RT @philbaumann: T1 Wish we had more osmosis with medical school,
lectures from MDs, etc. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:18

TeriRN: @bhawkesRN NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not Krebs cycle. =D #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:18

AbbieCitron: Exactly RT @bhawkesRN: T1 agree with all!! and therapeutic communication. Kreb cycle
(lol) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:18

grimalkinrn: RT @bhawkesRN: T1 agree with all!! and therapeutic communication. Kreb cycle (lol)
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:18

Emergiblog: Maybe skills need to be part of a post graduate internship; theory very important by not
recognized until you've been practicing #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:19

nurseeducator: T1 @nursingpins excellent point abt time management! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:19

grimalkinrn: @thesournurse - check out #rnchat tonight, if you can.
2/18/2010 21:19

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Trybarefoot: What about working in interprofessional teams to optimize patient centred care? Much opp
to learn with other professions? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:19

Emergiblog: I'm at #rnchat - come talk about nursing education! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:20

Kineticycle: #rnchat T1 I could have learned some about the "business" of healthcare. How to be a
better steward of our resources + linked to outcomes.
2/18/2010 21:20

Footeja: T1 how to really discern what is going on with the patient. I felt like a sponge. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:20

lyall: G'day #RNchat just ﬁnished night shift so I'm going to sleep.
2/18/2010 21:20

EllenRichter: T1 But time management cant be taught. It has to be created as you develop skill & speed.
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:20

MHabershamSB: T1 - We had one sim with NP students, RT students, and Med students that was awkward,
but would be helpful if done more often #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:20

nurseeducator: T1 I receive new grads who do not know the basics skills related to aseptic technique
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:20

bhawkesRN: @Trybarefoot Good because we need to work as a multidisciplinary TEAM #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:20

Emergiblog: @Trybarefoot Nursing would be better understood if interdisciplinary teams worked together
and experienced what it actually is #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:21

grimalkinrn: @Emergiblog t1 #rnchat I do a lot of senior practicum and search out opps in pre op, ICU,
for my students to practice skills.
2/18/2010 21:21

StephenNP: #rnchat Hello :-)
2/18/2010 21:21

NursingCenter: @MHabershamSB Great idea - we collaborate with other disciplines in the "real world" -
why not while we're all learning? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:21

TeriRN: @Trybarefoot I agree. Still too much us verse them in patient care. We need 2 work 2gether.
Need for MDs 2 recognize RN contribution #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:21

EllenRichter: T1 I agree with @trybarefoot in that all health care disciplines should integrate education at
various points thru the process. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:22

grimalkinrn: @EllenRichter T1 #rnchat Time mgmt can't be taught, but you can help a new nurse

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organize their day.
2/18/2010 21:22

bhawkesRN: @StephenNP Hi there! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:22

seejanenurse: Good night @lyall --I am getting here late! Telemetry nurse. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:22

nursingpins: T1 mentors for students will help teach time management - some schools are using mentors
- would help all. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:22

philbaumann: @Emergiblog It's good to see that - I think it would also make it easier for new nurses to
collaborate with physicians. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:22

nurseeducator: T1 @EllenRichter Time management can taught via learning how to prioritize #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:22

CutePedsNurse: RT @EllenRichter T1 But time management cant be taught. It has to be created as you
develop skill & speed. #rnchat ~Agreed
2/18/2010 21:22

Emergiblog: T1 I'm an ADN grad; very little focus on nursing as a profession; had to wait until my BSN
program to get that #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:22

NursingCenter: This is a great chat tonight - tough to keep up! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:23

holisticnurses: T1 True @TeriRN! More hybrid courses with other disciplines could be helpful...social work,
med students, physical therapists, etc #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:23

EllenRichter: T1 I wish I understood more about the industry of health care when I ﬁrst graduated nursing
school. I was totally wearing blinders. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:24

Emergiblog: T1 Time management theory can be taught but expertise comes with experience; #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:24

bhawkesRN: T1 We've been challenged recently to teach critical thinking skills to new grads #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:24

Trybarefoot: @bhawkesRN Sooo true - such a challenge to get all professions to move beyond
uniprofessional focus - and work interprofessionally #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:24

Footeja: T! I was so busy remembering A&P that I wasn't ready to hear about holism. I am more than
ready now... #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:24

CutePedsNurse: RT @grimalkinrn @EllenRichter T1 #rnchat Time mgmt can't be taught, but you can help a
new nurse organize their day.~>Exactly
2/18/2010 21:24

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Emergiblog: T1 I knew nothing but hospital patient care; no perspective on the profession and what
opportunities were available #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:25

MHabershamSB: @bhawkesRN T1, meaning it's been challenging, or you've been encouraged to? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:25

nurseeducator: T1 @Emergiblog agree re: time management theory #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:25

nursingpins: T1 A discussion of hospital culture (what to expect, politics etc. would be helpful) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:25

Emergiblog: @footeja It's almost like you have to practice to actually understand topics like holism; you
have to "do" to understand #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:25

holisticnurses: T1 Empowerment in nursing too! Patient advocacy, broad range of career prospects. I
couldn't see the full picture of healthcare. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:26

AbbieCitron: RT @Emergiblog: T1 I knew nothing but hospital patient care; no perspective on the
profession and what opportunities were available #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:26

Trybarefoot: @EllenRichter what we refer to as providing opps for folks to learn "with, from AND about'"
each other #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:26

bhawkesRN: @MHabershamSB Both. I feel critical thinking has attributes that can't always be taught.
Like intellectual curiosity. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:26

Emergiblog: T1 I could have done with a few courses on how to deal with screaming surgeons! : D
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

holisticnurses: Agreed. Talking about that honestly would have helped my reactions at a job RT
@nursingpins: T1 A discussion of hospital culture. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

philbaumann: RT @holisticnurses: T1 Empowerment in nursing too! Patient advocacy, broad range of
career prospects. I couldn't see the full picture of healthcare. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

Footeja: @Emergiblog I would love to hear more about "needing to do to understand." How long
does that take anyway? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

Kineticycle: #rnchat T1 I don't think u can teach critical thinking skills. U can only stimulate it to happen
by asking the right questions 2 cultivate.
2/18/2010 21:27

EllenRichter: Good point! RT @holisticnurses T1 Empowerment in nursing! Patient advocacy, broad
range of career prospects. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

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nursingpins: T1 Looks like most nursing in the future will be outside the hospital - lots of rotations will be
needed. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:27

rnchat: Things are moving very nice! Very fast too! We'll spend a couple more minutes here and
then move to the second topic. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:28

Trybarefoot: @Emergiblog HA! I'm not an RN - but as a previous manager in healh care i could have
used THAT too (re screaming surgeons!) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:28

EllenRichter: I agree, Beth! >> RT @bhawkesRN I feel critical thinking has attributes that cant always be
taught. Like intellectual curiosity. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:28

Emergiblog: @kinecycle Critical thinking has to develop, steps can be taught but they must be
integrated; again, the more practice, the better #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:29

nurseeducator: T1 Agree and great point @EllenRichter @holisticnurses re: empowerment in nursing and
patient advocacy! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:29

grimalkinrn: @Kineticycle #rnchat T1 I agree. I stymied a group of students several times today, but I
think they learned by having to critical think.
2/18/2010 21:29

yvette2012: Yvette, 1st semester BS student. I feel that we've touched on many topics mentioned, but I'd
prefer to focus on basics 1st #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:29

CutePedsNurse: T1 also that a new nurse should gave conﬁdence in themselves and not be afraid to ASK
questions. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:29

seejanenurse: T1 I feel like I learned what I know now along the way with the help of other nurses.
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:30

Footeja: RT EllenRichter I do think Critical thinking can be stifﬂed though. How does that happen to
nursing studnets and new RNs? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:30

bhawkesRN: @grimalkinrn Hey, are you a clinical instructor? Yay! you #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:30

holisticnurses: T1 I appreciated specialty rotations like OB, Peds, & Psych but those could have been
electives. More Med-Surg, Critical Care and... #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:30

Emergiblog: @footeja Re: understanding "holism"; it's different for each person, but I found it easier to
comprehend after i had experience #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:30

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bhawkesRN: @seejanenurse enjoy your blogs btw :) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:30

holisticnurses: T1...cont. and Leadership Rotation which was managing 4 patients at a time. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:31

grimalkinrn: @seejanenurse #rnchat T1 Experienced RNs need to create a welcoming & educational
environment for new grads.
2/18/2010 21:31

TeriRN: @Footeja the company I'm working for at the moment I feel is already stifﬂing critical
thinking and autonomy. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:31

nursingpins: T1 critical thinking is developed from being in critical situations - has to be developed
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:31

holisticnurses: Yes!RT @grimalkinrn: @seejanenurse #rnchat T1 Experienced RNs need to create a
welcoming & educational environment for new grads. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:31

consultdoc: late arriving #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:31

rnchat: Second topic slithering its way up in one minute. Feel free to discuss 1st topic (just prepend
with T1). #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:31

seejanenurse: @bhawkesRN Thank you! I have been lazy, but blogging about my experiences helps me
learn. :) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:31

lorryschoenly: T1 - patient advocacy big need in corrections #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

Footeja: RT TeriRN how so? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

nurseeducator: T1 Would have been good to learn importance of early feeding and nutrition! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

MHabershamSB: T1 Could not agree more about "welcoming environment." I was repeatedly stared down
and NOT helped in clinical. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:32

Emergiblog: @holisticnurses Agree with Ob and Psych, but how do you know you have an interest if not
exposed to the specialty? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

AbbieCitron: Time and Experience RT @nursingpins: T1 critical thinking is developed from being in
critical situations - has to be developed #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

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grimalkinrn: @bhawkesRN Not yet, but a group wanted to watch me do a procedure and I quizzed them.
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

bhawkesRN: @seejanenurse well you sound wonderful in your blogs :) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:32

Trybarefoot: oh dear forgetting to add the 'T1' <embarrassed newbie...!> #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:32

rnchat: T2 Should nursing education continue to be based on time spent in classrooms/training or
on achieving speciﬁc competencies? #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:32

AbbieCitron: @consultdoc hi! nice to see you. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:33

CutePedsNurse: RT @grimalkinrn @seejanenurse #rnchat T1 Experienced RNs need to create a welcoming
& educational environment for new grads._Agreed!!!
2/18/2010 21:33

bhawkesRN: RT @AbbieCitron: @consultdoc hi! nice to see you. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:33

rnchat: @consultdoc Welcome! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:33

holisticnurses: An elective rotation to choose?? RT @Emergiblog: but how do you know you have an
interest if not exposed to the specialty? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:33

TeriRN: @Footeja Can't write a wound care or no Rx order for hospice pt w/o calling MD 1st or
suggest a solution for pts #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:33

NursingCenter: T1 As new grad - 1st concern was not hurting anyone & not saying the wrong thing! Also,
vital signs, assessment skills, etc. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:33

Footeja: T2 We let go of hour based rotations years ago. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:33

timesecrets: RT @/nurseeducator2010T1 @Emergiblog agree re: time management theory #rnchat
http://bit.ly/b9kSrm
2/18/2010 21:34

timesecrets: RT @/Emergiblog2010T1 Time management theory can be taught but expertise comes with
experience; #rnchat http://bit.ly/boyhVl
2/18/2010 21:34

Emergiblog: T2 Wow, that's an interesting idea; should someone be able to take more time to ﬁnish a
program if they take longer to learn? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:34

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Cathy_Robinson: RT @NursingCenter: T1 As new grad - 1st concern was not hurting anyone & not saying the
wrong thing! Also, vital signs, assessment skills, etc. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:34

EllenRichter: T1 So sad 2 hear how new nurses & student nurses feel intimidated by "chilly" nursing
environments. We need to nurture those 1st yrs #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:34

consultdoc: T2 Docs are now held to compentency based standards for credentialing, sounds
appropriate for RNs too #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:34

NursingCenter: T1 Later came critical thinking, prioritizing...the whole "From Novice to Expert" process
takes time and experience. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:34

philbaumann: @MHabershamSB It's a big problem in the profession - lots of abusive behaviors that need
to be stripped. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:34

holisticnurses: @Emergiblog I see the validity in specialties broadening critical thinking skills. I guess the
issue is more clinicals overall! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:35

Footeja: TeriRN sounds like it stiffles ciritical thinking when you lose autonomous decision making
that your practice prepared you for? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:35

bhawkesRN: @timesecrets Good point! Theory can be taught. Application of theory is a higher level of
knowing. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:35

grimalkinrn: #RNchat T2 Nursing ed needs to be well rounded and include comps and classroom time.
Even CNAs have to show competency. RNs should, too.
2/18/2010 21:35

MHabershamSB: T1 On the flipside, it makes me volunteer to take students now, and go out of my way to
show them the best I've got #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:35

EllenRichter: T2 I think it should be both: instructional first, then successful competency #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:36

rnchat: RT @consultdoc: T2 Docs are now held to compentency based standards for credentialing,
sounds appropriate for RNs too #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:36

TeriRN: @Footeja It sure does #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:36

seejanenurse: @EllenRichter T1 I want to be a first year nurse again and get nurtured and embraced! <3
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:36

EllenRichter: Welcome @consultdoc :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:36

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holisticnurses: I'm with you, but start early. RT @EllenRichter: T2 I think it should be both: instructional first,
then successful competency #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:37

nurseeducator: Agree with @grimalkinrn: Nursing ed needs to be well rounded and include comps and
classroom time. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:37

holisticnurses: Good for you @MHabershamSB ! T1 #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:37

NursingCenter: RT @EllenRichter: T2 I think it should be both: instructional first, then successful
competency ~ I agree #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:37

Kineticycle: #rnchat T2 basic skills need be developed, but it can't be just "time served" must be quality
+ measured. Not all learn the same. Variety.
2/18/2010 21:37

nursingpins: T2 The expir will catch up with the knowledge - the early time lag is misleading and
frustrating for the BS and MN nurses at first. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:37

Emergiblog: T2 I remember having 2 show competency before graduating. But what if i needed
additional semester (or 2), can that be accomodated? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:37

EllenRichter: T2 And I also like the idea of removing a timeframe for the educational process to occur
(within reason, of course) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:38

Footeja: TeriRN I always thought our hospice RNs were to top of autonomy in Nursing practice. Is
that not so? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:38

Emergiblog: T2 So, do we make nursing education modular with passing through at own speed? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:38

nurseeducator: RT @NursingCenter RT @EllenRichter: T2 I think it should be both: instructional first, then
successful competency #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:38

CutePedsNurse: T2-#rnchat Their should be more time spent learning and mastering basick skills Like
aseptic tecnique.
2/18/2010 21:38

bhawkesRN: T2 We need residency model orientations for new grads to provide practice experience
while still in orientation. Up to a year long. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:39

CutePedsNurse: RT @NursingCenter T1 Later came critical thinking, prioritizing...the whole "From Novice to
Expert"process takes time and experience.#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:39

holisticnurses: T2 A Montessori style nursing school! :) #rnchat
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Emergiblog: @cutepedsnurse T2 Agree, some skills must be core competencies (asceptic technique)
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:39

TeriRN: @Footeja In other companies I worked for it is. This company I'm with right now doesn't.
#RNChat
2/18/2010 21:39

EllenRichter: T2 @emergiblog I like that idea! Modular education to fit the learner's needs! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:39

LindsayMBurke: Hello all I'm an RN in Halifax NS and new to Twitter chat #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:39

nurseeducator: @CutePedsNurse Yes! Integrate more simulation for skills #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:39

philbaumann: RT @Kineticycle: #rnchat T2 basic skills need be developed, but it can't be just "time
served" must be quality + measured. Not all learn the same. Variety.
2/18/2010 21:40

Emergiblog: @EllenRichter T2 We'd have nurses entering workforce in staggered fashion as some would
graduate early, some later #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:40

NursingCenter: @LindsayMBurke Hi Lindsay - welcome! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:40

TeriRN: Not a bad idea RT @EllenRichter: T2 @emergiblog I like that idea! Modular education to fit
the learners needs! #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:40

EllenRichter: Welcome @LindsayMBurke You'll catch on fast! :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:40

grimalkinrn: @bhawkesRN #rnchat T2 I agree. Nursing students used to spend far more time in the
hospital. I wished I'd had more clinical.
2/18/2010 21:40

Cathy_Robinson: RT @NursingCenter: T1 Later came critical thinking, prioritizing...the whole "From Novice to
Expert" process takes time and experience. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:41

MHabershamSB: T2 There has to be a better way than simulations! I found them so unhelpful in school. Back
to clinical time? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:41

Emergiblog: @LindsayMBurke Welcome! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:41

nurseeducator: @MHabershamSB How were your simulations done? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:41

Kineticycle: RT @holisticnurses: T2 A Montessori style nursing school! :) #rnchat înteresting concept 4
sure
2/18/2010 21:41

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Emergiblog: @MHabershamSB Simulations (such as they were in 1977) were nothing like the real thing!
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:41

CarolBCollett: T2 I think there's definitely room to spend some time developing competencies. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:42

EllenRichter: T2 LOL I agree, @MHabershamSB I always thought very little of simulated experiences in
nursing school. We need a residency. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:42

Emergiblog: T2 If nursing education "modular" is the final accomplishment a BSN, no matter how long it
takes? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:42

rnchat: @LindsayMBurke Welcome - @ reply to me or @PhilBaumann if you have any questions -
slidedeck here may help too: http://rnchat.org #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:42

nursingpins: T1 it takes years to develop critical thinking in medicine - at the bedside is the only way to
learn it. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:42

nurseeducator: T2 Simulation using scenario-based learning & promoting critical thinking in a safe
environment has been very helpful with new grads #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:42

AbbieCitron: Like the orange RT @Emergiblog: @MHabershamSB Simulations (such as they were in
1977) were nothing like the real thing! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:43

bhawkesRN: @LindsayMBurke Welcome and have been enjoying the Olympics- thank you! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:43

lorryschoenly: T2 anyone familiar with the british model? They have some sort of protected entry for first 2
years or so.... #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:43

consultdoc: RT @nursingpins: T1 it takes years to develop critical thinking in medicine - bedside is the
only way to learn it. <for Docs too!> #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:43

holisticnurses: Ha! And likely unrealistic. We don't have enough nursing educators as it is. RT
@Kineticycle:#rnchat înteresting concept 4 sure #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:43

Emergiblog: @nurseeducator Scenario-base may be the key to good simulations; we just learned
individual skills #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:43

MHabershamSB: T2 Scenario given on paper, doll started, teacher staring at you the whole time, debrief after
to point out woulda/coulda/shoulda #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:44

Emergiblog: @AbbieCitron I almost mentioned the orange! LOL #rnchat
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Cathy_Robinson: RT @nurseeducator: T2 Simulation using scenario-based learning & promoting critical
thinking in a safe environment has been very helpful with new grads #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:44

tamij: @Emergiblog So what's the joke about you & @VodkaPundit that @Radioblogger keeps
referring to? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:44

holisticnurses: T2 Nursing Residency! What a great idea...structured more like the MD program. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:44

NursingCenter: My experience: Undergrad sim lab=IM injection into orange; Grad school consisted of doing
procedures on each other...more valuable! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:45

TeriRN: That's a thought RT @holisticnurses: T2 Nursing Residency! What a great idea...structured
more like the MD program. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:45

holisticnurses: RT @NursingCenter: Grad school consisted of doing procedures on each other...more
valuable! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:45

simonslee: @EllenRichter it's like the doc who wrote this Safe Patients book has been listening in on
#rnchat.
2/18/2010 21:45

Ericatwitts: RT @NursingCenter: My experience: Undergrad sim lab=IM injection into orange; Grad
school consisted of doing procedures on each other...more valuable! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:45

MHabershamSB: @EllenRichter T2 - I've never met a new grad who liked or got positive experience from
scenarios - but we all love my residency #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:45

bhawkesRN: T2 We use a Residency program for new grads (residents) which is very successful;
Versant residency #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:46

CutePedsNurse: RT @holisticnurses T2 Nursing Residency! What a great idea...structured more like the MD
program. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:46

holisticnurses: @MHabershamSB I always thought very little of simulated experiences in nursing school.
We need a residency. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:46

bhawkesRN: T2 Our residency includes debrieﬁngs, mentors, didactic, clinical- competency based
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:47

consultdoc: T2 - Nursing residency? Be careful what you wish for. Learn from mistakes of MD residency.
Not all that glitters ..... #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:47

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nursingpins: T2 if not a residency type program - at least a mentorship #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:47

NursingCenter: RT @holisticnurses T2 Nursing Residency! What a great idea...structured more like the MD
program. #rnchat NICE! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:47

Emergiblog: @MHabershamSB T2 I am really drawn to the idea of a residency for nursing. It makes so
much sense #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:47

EllenRichter: T2 So important to "pull" curiosity & desire out of students. Preceptors are so vital to the
evolution of an RN's experiences. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:47

bhawkesRN: @consultdoc Tell me more #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:47

TeriRN: @bhawkesRN That sounds like an awesome program. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:47

Emergiblog: @consultdoc Agreed, nursing residency has to be speciﬁc to the needs of nursing, not just
copy of MD residency #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:48

MHabershamSB: T2 - Our residency is more supportive than a retread of school. We meet monthly to do
research projects and talk about experiences #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:48

NursingCenter: @bhawkesRN That sounds ideal! T2 Our residency includes debrieﬁngs, mentors, didactic,
clinical- competency based #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:48

rnchat: @Pattie_RN If we held hands more often, the world would be a happier place. ;) But yes, I
agree with what you're saying. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:48

bhawkesRN: @EllenRichter Yes! We use AACN Preceptor training program- very good #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:48

nursingpins: RT @EllenRichter: T2 So important to "pull" curiosity & desire out of students. Preceptors
are so vital to the evol of an RNs expe #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:48

consultdoc: @bhawkesRN need to focus on disease cycle, not sleep cycle. OK to work a few more hrs
to learn, then get a longer break. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:48

Emergiblog: @MHabershamSB I'm really interested in this residency! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:49

MHabershamSB: T2 - Though at the start we were all together for two weeks doing skills check offs so
everyone was comfortable with equipment #rnchat
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holisticnurses: T2 @MHabershamSB How long is a residency? Certain specialty? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:49

StephenNP: #rnchat T2 We need more mentors in our profession
2/18/2010 21:49

AbbieCitron: T2 I worked evenings as a nurse aid throughout nursing school & credit that to most of my
clinical skills. Very helpful. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:49

EllenRichter: T2 @consultdoc We did learn from doctors' residency programs. Residency should
connotate an umbrella of coverage while learning. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:49

MHabershamSB: @Emergiblog T2 At outset it was a rsrch proj to increase retention and it was a huge hit.
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:49

CutePedsNurse: T2-#rnchat some preceptors don't even really want you around!!!
2/18/2010 21:50

Emergiblog: @consultdoc It's a case of having to be there when the experience presents itself, illness
isn't 9 - 5 #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:50

Kineticycle: #rnchat T2 mentorship is the way to go. Mentoring is so rewarding on both sides of the
relatiionship. The patients win!
2/18/2010 21:50

consultdoc: @Emergiblog couldn't agree more! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:50

grimalkinrn: @AbbieCitron #rnchat T2 I agree. My tech/LPN/secretary experience were valuable to me. I
had a bedside manner before I was a nurse.
2/18/2010 21:50

MHabershamSB: T2 - Everyone but OR is together, the unit, medical, surg, intermed. That way the hospital
keeps you even if you change ﬂoors. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:50

EllenRichter: T2 Many hospitals have something similar to a residency where a new RN works "under"
the tutelage of a senior preceptor for 6 mos #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:50

Emergiblog: @AbbieCitron Working as an aide - invaluable! Time management head start and basic
skills honed #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

bhawkesRN: @consultdoc T2 Good point and if sleep deprived, sounds more like endurance training
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:51

holisticnurses: Me too! As a nurse tech! RT @AbbieCitron: T2 I worked evenings as a nurse aid throughout
nursing school. #rnchat
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MHabershamSB: @holisticnurses 1 year long #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

AbbieCitron: T2 and how many MD residents did we help train? Always covering their backs. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

NursingCenter: @AbbieCitron Same here Abbie! Learned a ton from the other nursing assistants ~ all about
the basics! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:51

Trybarefoot: on phone with @LindsayBurke helping her to connect!!! She's awesome! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

Kineticycle: RT @StephenNP: #rnchat T2 We need more mentors in our profession ^agree x10!!
2/18/2010 21:51

ONSmark: T2 "Nursing Residency: Reversing the Cycle of New Graduate RN Turnover" last article in
TOC at http://bit.ly/ajyD0s #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

nurseeducator: @MHabershamSB Which institution do you work at? Program sounds great. We have a
nurse extern program but not as you describe. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

nursingpins: T2 results at some hospitals with mentorships had 100% retention after 2 years-
remarkable. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:51

Emergiblog: @CutePedsNurse A preceptor has to be invested in the preceptor, not just take on because
they are required to #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:52

holisticnurses: Wow! That's great. Same department, then? RT @MHabershamSB: @holisticnurses 1 year
long #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:52

Emergiblog: RT @ONSmark: T2 "Nursing Residency: Reversing the Cycle of New Graduate RN
Turnover" last article in TOC at http://bit.ly/ajyD0s #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:52

consultdoc: RT @AbbieCitron: . <Still remember RN telling me it would be OK when I wrote my ﬁrst
order> #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:52

Cathy_Robinson: RT @nursingpins: T2 results at some hospitals with mentorships had 100% retention after 2
years- remarkable. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:52

MHabershamSB: T2 The Methodist Hospital at the Medical Center in Houston. Moved here from New Orleans
and LOVE it. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:52

NursingCenter: @ONSmark Thanks for this link - will save to read later tonight! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:53

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AbbieCitron: @consultdoc LOL! Glad u didn't take offense to that. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:53

halifaxtweeters: RT @LindsayMBurke: Hello all I'm an RN in Halifax NS and new to Twitter chat #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:53

LindsayMBurke: T2 we need formal mentorship opportunities with not other nurses but also other
professionals/ contributors #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:53

Emergiblog: RT @Emergiblog: @CutePedsNurse A preceptor has to be invested in the preceptor,
<---oops, meant preceptee! : D #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:53

rnchat: Going to roll out the third topic in a few moments. (We'll go a bit past 10p - 'cuz this stuff is
great :) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:53

MHabershamSB: @holisticnurses Thats the thing, weve had people move flrs, but they stay at Methodist in
the res'y and find what's right for them #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:54

nurseeducator: @MHabershamSB You must have a very good retention rate! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:54

Emergiblog: @AbbieCitron LOL; I've had some docs teach me things over the years; first docs I knew
were cardiologists who were great teachers #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:54

Kineticycle: RT @Emergiblog: @CutePedsNurse A preceptor has to be invested in the preceptor, not
just take on cause they are required to #rnchat ^xactly!
2/18/2010 21:54

Trybarefoot: Agreed!! RT @Kineticycle: RT @StephenNP: #rnchat T2 We need more mentors in our
profession âgree x10!!
2/18/2010 21:54

ONSmark: @NursingCenter Anytime. Sorry it was an Elsevier journal not a LWW one :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:55

holisticnurses: @MHabershamSB But this is while in nursing school, or upon getting hired to work at the
hospital? It's all very interesting! Thank u #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:55

TeriRN: @Emergiblog I love a doc who is willing to teach me and also listen to what I have to say
also. #RNChat
2/18/2010 21:55

EllenRichter: T2 I'm not happy w/ required hrs of mandatory CEs via online reading followed by tests.
Dont like that unilateral learning process. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:55

holisticnurses: RT @TeriRN: @Emergiblog I love a doc who is willing to teach me and also listen to what I
have to say also. #rnchat
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nurseeducator: RT @TeriRN: @Emergiblog I love a doc who is willing to teach me and also listen to what I
have to say also. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:55

MHabershamSB: @nurseeducator I wish I could remember the stat for you! It really has made my experience
better when I struggled in my unit #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:56

AbbieCitron: @Emergiblog Yes, some docs are the best teachers ever. I'm grateful. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:56

NursingCenter: @ONSmark LOL! I'll search our journals later ;) #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:56

MHabershamSB: @holisticnurses T2 After hire. It's during your first year of work. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:56

Emergiblog: @rnchat T2 I will graduate in 3 months from UWGB's online BSN program - absolutely
fantastic experience!!!!!! Not isolated at all #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:56

DNAnurses: This should be T3, right? RT @RNchat T2 What do you think about online programs?
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:57

Kineticycle: RT @rnchat: T2 What do you think about online programs? #RNchat ^great for theory, bad
for skills.
2/18/2010 21:57

EllenRichter: T2 I think online programs need some didactics. There needs to be a place for feedback &
questions. Maybe in small closed forums? #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

lorryschoenly: T3 Online nursing programs have a lot going for them..esp. 4 RN2BSN. Flexible 4 the
working student #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

LindsayMBurke: T2 we should also have teaching about "transition shock" learning ways to cope when we
are still in a student learning position #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

AbbieCitron: @Emergiblog Congrats! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

CutePedsNurse: RT @holisticnurses RT @TeriRN: @Emergiblog I love a doc who is willing to teach me and
also listen to what I have to say also. #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

Emergiblog: T2 Online BSN student: self-motivated, needs good written communication and it helps to
have been an RN for a few years first #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:57

TeriRN: @rnchat love my online program. B/C of my travel nursing it is letting me get my BSN & on
Only prob is finding a MSN RN 2precept me #RNChat
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nurseeducator: T3 Learned much from MSN distance learning. I like it more than F2F #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:58

NursingCenter: RT @lorryschoenly: T3 Online nursing programs have a lot going for them..esp. 4 RN2BSN.
Flexible 4 the working student #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:58

rnchat: Yes, sorry we're on T3 - I'll bat the question again. #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:58

Emergiblog: T3 RN to BSN online - skills not issue as you are already a nurse; here is where theory and
research base is honed #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:58

rnchat: T3 What do you think about online programs? #RNchat [Correction]
2/18/2010 21:58

bhawkesRN: @LindsayMBurke Transition to the work place; Honeymoon/Shock/Recovery/Resolution
#RNchat
2/18/2010 21:58

JimRN: T2 I agree Ellen, the feedback is so important #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:58

nurseeducator: T3 Down side of online learning is the time spent posting and group projects! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

INQRIProgram: Change of Shift is up: http://bit.ly/dwLhTK We'd love your comments... #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

MHabershamSB: T3 - How do clinicals work? You arrange your own? Unfamiliar #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

Emergiblog: T3 I would recommend online RN-to-BSN to any RN, I'm a total believer; as an entry
program, meh, not so hot #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

Trybarefoot: T3 Great topic - have exp with online primary health care education - with very mixed
reaction! #RNchat
2/18/2010 21:59

Emergiblog: @INQRIProgram Well hey, that is my cue! I better go do some linkage! Thanks for hosting
#rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

holisticnurses: T2 BC Nursing Informatics is such a huge ﬁeld...online learning programs for
documentation/theory at any level is great! #rnchat
2/18/2010 21:59

Emergiblog: @MHabershamSB T3 The only clinical was community health practicum and it was set up
with local county #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:00

CutePedsNurse: RT @NurseEducator T3 Down side of online learning is the time spent posting and group
projects! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:00

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StephenNP: #rnchat T3 Online programs opens the doors for adult learners to take advantage of today's
technology. As life-long learners, this is great!
2/18/2010 22:00

EllenRichter: T2(3) I agree that RN to BSN to MSN programs online can work for currently employed
RNs, but how do you do online RN from scratch? #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:00

TeriRN: @CutePedsNurse Posting wasn't so bad. Group proj. was a pain if not every1 participated
or had their part in on time. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:01

grimalkinrn: #rnchat T3 I think online programs are valuable for many subjects, but some things need to
be taught in classroom environment.
2/18/2010 22:01

Emergiblog: @CutePedsNurse T3 It's good if group is all motivated; I am more of a solo gal when it
comes to that; hard to trust others! LOL #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:01

Kineticycle: #rnchat T3 I think online is great for continuing ed, not initial. I did MS online and it was
SUPER! Great for working professionals.
2/18/2010 22:01

Footeja: T3 My personal experience is that is works best for upper level ﬁne tuning of thinking. The
basics are harder to get on line #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:01

nursejaclyn: T3 online classrooms work well for individuals who learn well independently. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:01

nurseeducator: @EllenRichter Good question. Not sure how that goes. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:01

holisticnurses: I was Shock/Shock/Recovery/Resolution/Now ﬁnally 13yrs in: Honeymoon! RT
@LindsayMBurke Honeymoon/Shock/Recovery/Resolution #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:01

consultdoc: T3 Online was great for my Masters degree, but can't imagine online clinical work being
effective. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:01

AbbieCitron: Agree-A good thing RT @StephenNP T3 Online programs opens the doors for adult
learners to take advantage of todays technology. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:02

lorryschoenly: T3 there is amazing dialog on online nursing program forums...like on #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:02

grimalkinrn: @EllenRichter T3 #rnchat You can't learn RN from scratch. Much of our critical thinking
comes from bouncing ideas in nursing school.
2/18/2010 22:02

Emergiblog: @EllenRichter T3 I don't think an online entry level would work. You need the interaction in
the beginning #rnchat
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holisticnurses: Yes! RT @Footeja: T3 My personal experience is that is works best for upper level. The
basics are harder to get on line #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:02

philbaumann: @DNAnurses Yes - gettin' sleepy in my old age ;) #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:02

Kineticycle: RT @nurseeducator: T3 Down side of online learning is the time spent posting and group
projects! #rnchat ^group projects online suck!
2/18/2010 22:02

bhawkesRN: @holisticnurses lol Shock! Shock! Shock! Give epi. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:02

TeriRN: Agree RT @Emergiblog: @EllenRichter T3 I dont think an online entry level would work.
You need the interaction in the beginning #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:02

nurseeducator: @TeriRN UoP MSN program had many group projects....drained the life out of me! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:02

Trybarefoot: T3 I think the appeal of online learning really is linked to your individual learning style! Just
makes some people all 'twitchy'!! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:02

Emergiblog: Absolutely! Learn as much from "classmates" RT @lorryschoenly: T3 there is amazing
dialog on online nursing program forums..like on #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:03

nursingpins: T2 entry program online grads have longer time for exp. to catch up with knowledge - works
but lots of hand holding (pers. exp) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:03

JimRN: lol at Beth #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:03

TeriRN: @nurseeducator Finishing online BSN in May. So far only 3 group proj. Not sure what MSN
will entail. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:03

Emergiblog: @Trybarefoot T3 Yeah, you have to be extremely motivated for online BSN; takes special
skill as professor, too #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:03

Emergiblog: @TeriRN Which program? #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:04

EllenRichter: T3 I think all patients should have to take an online course to prove that they understand
their disease process before discharge! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:04

holisticnurses: T3 Curious about online MSN programs. Any online MSN Nursing Informatics programs?
#rnchat
2/18/2010 22:04

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TeriRN: @Emergiblog Liberty University If MSN is a NP program will continue there. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:05

nurseeducator: @TeriRN Almost every class had a group project that had deliverables every week in
addition to regular post commitments! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:05

JimRN: T3 I agree, I wonder how nursing can be learned without other nursing students. Its so much
more than A&P #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:05

holisticnurses: Beautiful idea! RT @EllenRichter: T3 I think all patients take an online course to understand
their disease process before discharge #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:05

grimalkinrn: @EllenRichter T3 #rnchat I don't think that would work for a lot of pts intimidated by
technology. But it should be an option.
2/18/2010 22:05

nurseeducator: @holisticnurses Check out Duke. They do it in 2nd life #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:05

TeriRN: @EllenRichter That would be awesome. I have some pts I wish would stay off the internet
though. =) #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:06

Emergiblog: @LindsayMBurke Night, Lindsay! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

KaitlynAliano: Does #RNchat happen on Thursdays, too? Looks like it.
2/18/2010 22:07

MHabershamSB: RT @lorryschoenly: T3 - I'm not fond of online group projects. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

bhawkesRN: Good night all. Will go develop that online patient test. :) #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:07

holisticnurses: True. RT @Emergiblog: @JimRN T3 when online students are already RNs, its amazing
how much we learn from each other #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

StephenNP: #rnchat T3 We know that everyone has different preferred styles of learning - from providers
to patients - we have to adapt accordingly
2/18/2010 22:07

CutePedsNurse: Ha! I like it RT @EllenRichter: T3 I think all patients take an online course to understand
their disease process before discharge #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

Trybarefoot: @LindsayMBurke Great to see you - go do great work! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

grimalkinrn: @lorryschoenly #rnchat T3 I really hate online group projects, as well. Was never a fan of
many group projects. Too type A.
2/18/2010 22:07

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holisticnurses: It's a special session tonite about nursing education. RT @KaitlynAliano: Does #RNchat
happen on Thursdays, too? Looks like it. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:07

Kineticycle: RT @Emergiblog: @JimRN T3 when online students are already RNs, it's amazing how
much we learn from each other #rnchat ^totally agree!
2/18/2010 22:08

CutePedsNurse: RT @EllenRichter T3 I read an article today where all peds patients had touch screen
computers in bed. Not in my hospital ..nice!!!#rnchat
2/18/2010 22:08

rnchat: Amazing conversations here tonight! We're gonna wrap up soon. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:08

nurseeducator: T3 Check out Duke YT Informatics vid on 2nd life; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3D-
59MbnY #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:08

KaitlynAliano: @holisticnurses, seeing as I'm a nursing student, that's fantastic! I wish I knew earlier.
#RNchat
2/18/2010 22:08

ONSmark: Wow! They use secondlife.com to teach nursing skills? RT @nurseeducator:
@holisticnurses Check out Duke. They do it in 2nd life #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:08

ELNC: @EllenRichter @AbbieCitron What is all this #rnchat about? Sounds like it got you both
pumped up....
2/18/2010 22:08

Emergiblog: Okay, I'm off to take care of Change of Shift! This was great 1st chat for me! Thanks for a
great tweetchat! : ) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:09

holisticnurses: T3 Online caregiving tools would be helpful for families, while their visiting pts in the
hospital. (off topic) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:09

ONSmark: Thanks! RT @nurseeducator: T3 Check out Duke YT Informatics vid on 2nd life;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3D-59MbnY #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:09

MHabershamSB: Gotta run, y'all. Thanks for letting me chat with the big dogs :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:09

TeriRN: @Emergiblog Glad you joined in. Come back next week. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:10

holisticnurses: @KaitlynAliano T1 Is there anything you feel you need more in nursing school now? #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:10

EllenRichter: T3 2nd Life is a pretty awesome program, got to admit! Its the next best thing to being there.
But the mind behind the avatar is #1 #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:10

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nurseeducator: @MHabershamSB good night! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:10

FutureofNursing: Don't forget to check out Change of Shift, hosted by INQRI this week http://bit.ly/dwLhTK
#RNChat
2/18/2010 22:10

TeriRN: @MHabershamSB Glad you were here. Come back next week. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:10

Trybarefoot: What a privilege to have connected to this chat! Thx for being so welcoming! Off to prep for
tomorrow's workshop! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:10

grimalkinrn: @Emergiblog #rnchat Come back soon!!
2/18/2010 22:10

lorryschoenly: Great chat tonight! Gotta split the sheets - Late here on the East Coast L8rG8r #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:11

JimRN: thanks for letting me jump in at the end #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:11

AbbieCitron: @rnchat Thank you! Enjoyed the great convos. Good night fellow RNs/Tweeps/ Friends.....
#rnchat
2/18/2010 22:11

rnchat: OK - That was a FAST #RNchat tonight! THANK you all for coming.
2/18/2010 22:11

EllenRichter: @ELNC Its a weekly chat for any nurse (or anyone!) on Twitter. We follow conversations by
using hashtag #RNchat :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:11

rnchat: A big hand for @RWJF & @FutureofNursing for tonight's topics for #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:11

egculbertson: @rnchat thanks so much for having us! great chat #rnchat! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:12

FutureofNursing: Thanks for all the awesome insight on nursing education! #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:12

TeriRN: @rnchat CLAP CLAP CLAP #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:12

rnchat: @JimRN Sure! Come again! We'll post updates on next #RNchat soon.
2/18/2010 22:12

CarolBCollett: @RNchat Thanks! Great info in tonight's #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:12

Trybarefoot: Same time every Thurs? #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:12

Kineticycle: #RNchat this was fun! My ﬁrst time joining in, look forward to next time. Be safe!

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2/18/2010 22:12

EllenRichter: Awesome #RNchat tonight! @philbaumann there wasnt a millisecond pause! :) Great
conversations, everyone! Enjoy the rest of the week! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:12

JimRN: good nite everyone #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:13

NursingCenter: Great chat tonight! Thanks @rnchat @philbaumann @RWJF @FutureofNursing Goodnight
everyone! #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:13

TeriRN: @rnchat Shooo this was fast. My eyes are still rolling trying to read all the tweets. =D
#RNChat
2/18/2010 22:13

grimalkinrn: #rnchat I really enjoyed this chat! Glad I got off work early today so I could join!!
2/18/2010 22:13

holisticnurses: (applause, applause) Thanks #RNChat, Phil, Ellen and everyone. Always so enlightening.
#rnchat
2/18/2010 22:13

nursingpins: Thanks Phil - special thanks to @FutureofNursing - good to see all and new faces - enjoyed
it. #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:13

rnchat: OK - We'll post a transcript of tonight's #RNchat soon.
2/18/2010 22:13

TeriRN: @Trybarefoot Nope Usually on Friday's #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:13

EllenRichter: @Trybarefoot No it varies week to week. Follow @RNchat for tweets about dates & times
each week! :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:13

grimalkinrn: @Trybarefoot #rnchat is rather mobile. But if you follow @philbaumann or @rnchat, you'll
ﬁ nd out the time.
2/18/2010 22:14

philbaumann: Thank you all for tonight's #RNchat - I'll post a transcript soon!
2/18/2010 22:14

KaitlynAliano: @holisticnurses, less textbook reading and more hands-on training. I can only speak for my
program though. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:14

ELNC: @EllenRichter Is your #rnchat every Thursday?
2/18/2010 22:14

TeriRN: Night folks got to go ﬁx dinner for hubby & pup. Welcome all newcomers. Hope to see y'all
next week. Great convo's tonight. #RNChat
2/18/2010 22:14

givey: @philbaumann Thanks for a great chat! #rnchat

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2/18/2010 22:15

Trybarefoot: Posted where??!! RT @rnchat: OK - We'll post a transcript of tonight's #RNchat soon
2/18/2010 22:15

EllenRichter: Oh I cant wait to cook dinner real fast & go back online to follow all the new people who
came tonite! :) #RNchat #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:15

nurseeducator: Good night and thanks to @PhilBaumann and all! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:16

pamQ: Stalking the #RNchat tweetchat when I should be answering some practice tests for
tomorrow's ATI comprehensive predictor test!
2/18/2010 22:16

KaitlynAliano: @ELNC, usually Fridays, but the time varies as far as I know. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:16

LindsayMBurke: Night @trybarefoot thanks for all your help! - it was great to join you on #rnchat tonight!!!
2/18/2010 22:16

EllenRichter: @ELNC No it varies! @abbiecitron & I usually tweet the date/time each week. And our
fearless leader @RNchat always tweets the 411 :) #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:17

KaitlynAliano: @Trybarefoot, RNchat.org I would assume. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:17

Trybarefoot: @EllenRichter Hope to see you! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:17

Trybarefoot: My pleasure! RT @LindsayMBurke: Night @trybarefoot thanks for all your help! - it was
great to join you on #rnchat tonight!!!
2/18/2010 22:17

EllenRichter: @Trybarefoot at http://rnchat.org #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:17

holisticnurses: Goodnight, everyone! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:17

KaitlynAliano: Any nursing students keen to connect? #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:18

rnchat: @Trybarefoot I'll tweet it out - but it'll be at http://RNchat.org #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:18

nursingpremed: I followed & discovered @RNchat too late. Looks like it was a great chat tonight. Will try to
join #RNchat next time.
2/18/2010 22:19

KaitlynAliano: @philbaumann, will there be a #RNchat tomorrow, too?
2/18/2010 22:20

EllenRichter: @KaitlynAliano Honestly, new & old, we are all students to the never-ending new info,
drugs, Rxs, knowledge. We can all connect! :) #rnchat

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2/18/2010 22:20

philbaumann: @KaitlynAliano Would you like one? #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:20

medxcentral: Very cool to see all the new faces/avatars in #RNchat .. Glad to see the #nurses community
growing on Twitter!
2/18/2010 22:21

ELNC: @EllenRichter Sounds interesting. I hope to catch your next #rnchat.
2/18/2010 22:22

KaitlynAliano: @EllenRichter, I SO agree with you, Ellen! #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:22

rnchat: RT @medxcentral: Very cool to see all the new faces/avatars in #RNchat .. Glad to see the
#nurses community growing on Twitter!
2/18/2010 22:22

KaitlynAliano: @PhilBaumann, I would LOVE one. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:22

ELNC: @KaitlynAliano Thanks for the reply. Hope to catch up with you all at your next #rnchat.
2/18/2010 22:23

philbaumann: @KaitlynAliano Alrighty then. See next tweet. #RNchat
2/18/2010 22:24

KaitlynAliano: @PhilBaumann, keeps me sane and gives me a break from studying on a Friday night!
#RNchat
2/18/2010 22:24

philbaumann: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:24

rnchat: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:24

KaitlynAliano: :-) RT @philbaumann: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:25

Trybarefoot: For all my nursing colleagues! RT @rnchat: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:26

ELNC: @RNchat Thanks for the #rnchat info. I hope to be there tomorrow.
2/18/2010 22:26

NursingCenter: RT @rnchat: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:27

nursingpremed: RT @rnchat: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST!
2/18/2010 22:28

Favored1Aqua: RT @ONSmark: Wow! They use secondlife.com 2 teach nursing skills?RT
@nurseeducator:@holisticnurses Check out Duke. 2nd life #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:29

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ELNC: @Cathy_Robinson Hi Cathy! Thanks for the follow. #rnchat tomorrow 9 ET on Twitter if you
would like to join the chat.
2/18/2010 22:32

NursingCenter: Good points about critical thinking here ~ Letter From the Editor: Learning the Art of Critical
Debate http://bit.ly/aZ4kCG #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:32

egculbertson: RT @rnchat: Next #RNchat will be tomorrow 9pm EST! #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:34

ELNC: @bhawkesRN Thanks for the follow. I hope to join you guys tomorrow for your #rnchat.
2/18/2010 22:34

Favored1Aqua: RT @ONSmark: T2 "Nursing Residency: Reversing the Cycle of New Graduate RN
Turnover" last article in TOC at http://bit.ly/ajyD0s #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:34

ELNC: @medxcentral Thanks for the follow Jim...I look forward to #rnchat..
2/18/2010 22:35

ELNC: @nursingpins Thanks for the follow and I hope to join your chat at #rnchat tomorrow.
2/18/2010 22:36

EllenRichter: LMAO! I just saw this tweet, an hour & a half later! Too funny! >> RT @bhawkesRN:
clapping and using my iphone lighter app #rnchat
2/18/2010 22:39

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