What Are Private Conversations?

Yes, you can now start private conversations with multiple members of the community.

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How do I send Private Conversations?

Private messages work a little like email, but are limited to registered members with 15+posts. you may include bbcode, smilies and images in private messages that you send.

You may send a private message to a member by...

 STEP 1  Click Private Conversation in your Account menu.

 STEP 2  Enter member's name (you may include more than one), Subject, and Message

 STEP 3  Review then click Send

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Can I create folders for my messages?

By default, you will have the Inbox folder but you are free to add new folders.

The 'Inbox' folder contains any new messages you receive. It allows you to view every message you receive.

You can create additional folders for your messages by...

 STEP 1   Click Inbox in your Account menu

 STEP 2   Click Inbox then 'Add Folders'

 STEP 3   Enter folder name

 STEP 4   Click Add Folder to save

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How do I delete a conversation?

You will need to periodically delete old messages. Each type of membership has a limit to the number of private conversations one can have in their folders. If you exceed this number, you will not be able to send or receive new messages until you delete some old ones.

To delete a message...

 STEP 1   Open the conversation

 STEP 2  Click the Options menu (cog icon) and select Delete Conversation.

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How do I know if I receive/have a message to be read?

If you have messages waiting to be read in your inbox, you will be notified via a notification either by mail or alert that will display at the top of the page. It will be visible on any page that you land.

Ok thanks for your help!

wow, this is so useful

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Why require 15 “quality posts?” Was there a problem with spam at one point? I wanted to send a message but this rule prevented me. I am genuinely curious and would love to understand!

thanks!

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
2 hours ago, Anonynurse66 said:

Why require 15 “quality posts?” Was there a problem with spam at one point? I wanted to send a message but this rule prevented me. I am genuinely curious and would love to understand!

thanks!

Yes, we did and still do have issues with spammers hence the 15 post rule

Thank you I was wondering why I could not send messages. I will have to be more active on the forum now. It is such a useful tool! 

Thank you for the information! I was wondering why I couldn't send private messages. 

Thank You for explaining this. I’m trying to find current students of a program I’m looking to apply to ask them questions. This is message one of 15, LOL.

Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
7 hours ago, Soulchild206 said:

Thank You for explaining this. I’m trying to find current students of a program I’m looking to apply to ask them questions. This is message one of 15, LOL.

You can always start a topic in the student section that is viewable by all- much more likely to get responses that way. 

Thank you for explaining this!

Specializes in MICU.
On 5/22/2018 at 4:14 PM, NICU Guy said:

Yes, as long as they are quality posts. You can not post a response like " Good" or "I agree" in 15 posts and have the admins unlock your PM feature. They need to be at least a sentence each.

I experienced the message too, and I was a little confused. Thank you for explaining what the website considers to be "quality".