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Social media use in nursing education
Terri L Schmitt1, Susan S Sims-Giddens, Richard G Booth
1The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, USA. Tschmitt2002@gmail.com
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
|October 6, 2012
Summary
Social media can enhance nursing education by improving communication, policy understanding, and ethical awareness. Despite challenges, resources exist to help educators integrate these tools effectively for student success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Increasing use of social media by patients and nurses.
- Nurses' vital role in healthcare knowledge dissemination.
- Potential of social media in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore social media as a pedagogical method in nursing.
- To provide guidance for nurse educators on social media integration.
- To review literature and offer practical examples.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on social media in nursing education.
- Discussion of pedagogical applications and benefits.
- Analysis of privacy concerns, advantages, and disadvantages.
Main Results:
- Social media can foster skills in professional communication, health policy, ethics, and writing.
- Resources are available to overcome integration barriers.
- Examples of successful pedagogical use are provided.
Conclusions:
- Social media offers a viable pedagogical approach for nursing education.
- Addressing privacy and other concerns is crucial for effective implementation.
- Nurse educators can leverage social media to enhance student learning outcomes.
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