Social Media Guidelines for Nurses

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Tracey Long PhD, APRN-BC, CCRN, CDCES, CNE, COI

Course Overview

The purpose of this article is to serve as your guide through the vast expanse of social media etiquette and legal issues. Together we’ll navigate HIPAA regulations, learn why championing our noble profession matters, and discover how we can create an online presence that showcases expertise while safeguarding patient confidentiality. So, grab your smartphones and stethoscopes, and let’s embark on this illuminating voyage into Nursing Social Media Guidelines!

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Using Social Media as a Professional Nurse
  3. Overview of HIPAA and Its Relevance to Social Media Use
  4. Navigating Social Media as a Professional Nurse
  5. Literature Review of Nurses and Social Media
  6. Promoting the Nursing Profession with Social Media
  7. Social Media Guidelines for Nurses
  8. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Understand the implications of HIPAA regulations on social media use in the nursing profession
  2. Identify strategies and best practices for promoting the nursing profession positively on social media platforms
  3. Recognize the importance of critically evaluating the content shared on social media
  4. Explore resources and tools available for nurses to enhance their social media literacy
  5. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of social media in professional development

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.