Social Media In Nursing Profession

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The nursing profession is considered a most trusting profession in America; however, social media have posed a threat to our profession as well as our patients’ privacy. Social media have become our way of life, and enhance professional connections, promote easy access to education for both the health care professional and patients, as well as, support timely communications (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2011, p. 1). According to National Council of State Board of Nursing (2011), “inappropriate use of electronic media by nurses have been reported” (p. 1). As you have mentioned Julie that your employment wants the staff to utilize social media to promote the facility, however, the policies regarding individuals, students, and