The Use of Social Media in Nursing
The Use of Social Media in Nursing: Pitfalls and Opportunities
Two registered professional nurses are attending a meeting where the focus is examining teaching methods that enable them to share information with newly diagnosed diabetic patients. One nurse initiates a discussion on the use of social media in teaching patients and the use of social media for all health care providers.
- Discuss actions the nurse should take before using social media as a teaching tool.
- What types of social media could benefit health care providers and patients?
- What are the pitfalls to utilizing social media for both patients and health care providers?
