derektrn97

derektrn97 specializes in ER, ICU, Tele, Geri Psych.

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1. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   derektrn97 replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   Ok, first off, congrats on not letting limitations keep you from something you want to do. It took me several years to learn that I was the same person as before my hearing loss, just with a little alteration. I presently work in the ER. Of course, ...

2. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   derektrn97 replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   do I need to "quote" how you and llg responded to the question? both of you took offense and by taking offense, it came off as p.issy. How would you describe your response? and "p.issy" was the word I used in my original response, nothing harsher t...

3. Options for telephone use for HOH Rn's

   derektrn97 replied to lcynrs8's topic in Disabilities

   in time, I assume the blackberry will have that capability. It probably could, but from the way it was explained to me, you might need a second cellphone to do both functions. But, I may be wrong or misguided on that. I don't have an answer for the...

4. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   derektrn97 replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   agreed, good luck.

5. Options for telephone use for HOH Rn's

   derektrn97 replied to lcynrs8's topic in Disabilities

   its a simple procedure in logging in to the specific website via your iPhone, submitting your personal cellphone number and the number you are trying to reach. the website server does the rest. It will call you first, you answer, then the number yo...

6. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   derektrn97 replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   My point is, it was a legitimate question. Nothing more, nothing less. Why you or any other HOH person gets ***** is beyond me. I deal with the same issues you do, but to a degree more. I don't get ***** if someone asks me how I accomplish someth...

7. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   derektrn97 replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   ok, this is to address canoehead, llg, and marvie..... 1. Canoehead question was a legit one, and apparently you missed the smiley face at the end of his question. 2. llg, maybe you should get your feelings off of your sleeve. Refer to #1. 3. marvie...

8. Options for telephone use for HOH Rn's

   derektrn97 replied to lcynrs8's topic in Disabilities

   actually there is a mobile choice, but it depends on which carrier you have and where you work (signal wise). If you have every heard (pun not intended) of CapTel. It is a service very similar if not the same as your VCO. The Apple iPhone is capabl...

9. Deaf Nursing?

   derektrn97 replied to Alcomedicism's topic in Disabilities

   let me mention I have just been rehired in the ER at my local hospital. that is where my nursing experience comes from prior to losing my hearing 4.5yrs ago. I do have a Auditory Brainstem Implant, but rely solely on lip reading. It took a lot of ...

10. Can't get hired due to hearing loss

    derektrn97 replied to derektrn97's topic in Disabilities

    And I totally see and agree with what you have said.....but it hasn't limited itself to just direct care positions. I initially started looking at paperwork, or desk jobs. It was then that they refused to even interview me, without any explanation....

11. Can't get hired due to hearing loss

    derektrn97 replied to derektrn97's topic in Disabilities

    I am totally deaf. I had both hearing nerves severed or damaged when the Acoustic Neuroma's were removed. At the time of the second surgery in 2004, a Auditory Brainstem Implant was placed. The ABI is similar in funtion to the Cochlear, but I am o...

12. Question for those who receive SSD

    derektrn97 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Disabilities

    very good response above. I have done some research and talked with EN's and SSA. You don't have to use all the 9mos at one time. It is just a total of 9mos in all. You can earn as much as you wish during your TWP as explained to me by SSA....yes...

13. Can't get hired due to hearing loss

    derektrn97 posted a topic in Disabilities

    Ok, quick story, lost my hearing due to Acoustic Neuromas as late as 2004. Went on full disability and now trying to get back to the nursing career. But no one will hire me, interviews are few and far between. I know I am well qualified, as I have...

14. Question for those who receive SSD

    derektrn97 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Disabilities

    it is my understanding that once you have used your 9mos, that is it. Now, if you re-entered the workforce and came off completely from disability, you might be able to get another 9mos if you were deemed disabled again. But that is purely a guess....

15. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    derektrn97 replied to Marvie's topic in Disabilities

    Toronto, look above my post and read that post. I have personally worked with paramedics and doctors using bilateral hearing aides. It can be done, you may have to prove proficiency in your assessment skills, but once you have done that, with or w...