The Do’s and Don’ts updated for Nursing
- 1. The Do’s and Don’ts A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media
- 4. What you should know. • Social media is used to share, promote and connect, as a nurse, you should be extra weary about what you do and don’t post. • To stay professional and savvy, follow these social media do’s and don’ts. • START NOW!
- 5. Agenda • Understanding the power of your profile • What do your profile/tweets say about you? • Confidentiality and Privacy • Don’t think it’s all bad news • Remember your privacy settings • Avoiding Disclosing Confidential Information • Join Networking Groups
- 7. Facts • 2/3 of all Americans have a smart phone • 1 in every 5 people on Earth is on Facebook • 71.2 % of all USA internet users are on Facebook • Average person spends 20+ minutes per day on Facebook – That’s equivalent to 5 FULL days per year
- 8. Fact • Careerbuilder.com conducted a survey of 2,100 hiring managers across the country • 2 in 5 companies nation wide use social media to screen potential candidates. Up 37% from 2012 – Candidate posted provocative/inappropriate photos/info – 50% – There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs – 48% – Candidate bad mouthed previous employer – 33% – Candidate had poor communication skills – 30% – Candidate made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc. – 28% – Candidate lied about qualifications – 24%
- 9. Don’t Let This Be You
- 10. Branding 101
- 13. Good News
- 16. DO promote a positive image of nurses • Project yourself to be caring, empathetic and nurturing. • Social media is an great place to promote exactly what a nurse is—a caregiver. • Make your online presence one that is kind and approachable. • After all, someone on your friends list could need your help or advice.
- 19. DON’T post photos or information of patients • Regardless of whether or not you and a patient became close during their stay, posting a photo or video of them would violate patient confidentiality and be potential grounds for a lawsuit. • Even if the patient gives you permission to take and post a photo, as a their caregiver, deny their request and respect their privacy.
- 21. DO talk about what’s new in the healthcare field • Talking about current events makes you appear knowledgeable and well-informed. • Sharing advances in nursing and healthcare shows that you are truly passionate about what you do and can spark some great discussions.
- 23. DON’T post compromising information about yourself, patients, bosses or co-workers • This goes with any job but should be taken especially seriously in a field that promotes health and wellness. • Even though posting about how drunk you were after a grad party, or how awful your boss’ new haircut is, may seem harmless, these actions could affect your job. • Be mindful of your words and actions
- 25. DON’T assume your posts and profiles are protected • If you work in a specialty of nursing where you deal with potentially dangerous patients, take extra precautions with posts and profile privacy. • With just a name, nearly anyone can find you trough a search, and nearly anyone can screenshot what you post, so consider your audience and your content before posting— The internet has a long memory.
- 26. • Jason’s Story
- 27. DO respect patient-nurse confidentiality • Keep names and cases off social media. Patients place their trust in you to take care of them without the fear of someone else knowing they’re seeking help. • Even if you don’t name names, keep stories off social media as well; it’s only be a matter of time before someone puts the pieces of the puzzle together and figures out which case or patient you’re talking about
- 30. DON’T complain about work or patients • So you don’t like your job? • That’s alright, you can take a permanent leave of absence. Nursing is one of the fastest growing fields in the U.S. right now, and while it takes time to build a successful team of nurses, there are other qualified nurses that could take your spot if you complain. • Save the venting for friend night, not social media.
- 31. Start Now