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  • 1Associate Dean and Professor of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University constancemilton@yahoo.com.

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Nurses increasingly use social media, raising questions about professional responsibility and ethical considerations. This article explores the implications of social media use for nursing practice and its future.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Digital Health
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Social media use among nurses is rapidly expanding.
  • Technological advancements present new opportunities and challenges for healthcare professionals.
  • Ethical considerations are paramount when adopting new digital tools in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the ethical obligations and responsibilities of nurses concerning social media use.
  • To initiate a discussion on the disciplinary implications of social media implementation in nursing.
  • To explore the future trajectory of social media within the nursing profession.

Main Methods:

  • This study involves a critical review of current literature on nursing and social media.
  • It includes an analysis of ethical frameworks relevant to healthcare professionals' digital conduct.
Keywords:
ethicshumanbecomingnursingsocial media

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    • The proliferation of social media necessitates a re-evaluation of nurses' professional conduct and accountability.
    • Nurses must consider the philosophical ethos embedded in technology choices to uphold human dignity.
    • Clear guidelines are needed to navigate the complexities of social media in nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses' adoption of social media requires careful consideration of ethical responsibilities.
    • The nursing discipline must establish clear ethical guidelines for social media engagement.
    • Proactive discussion is essential to shape the responsible future use of social media in nursing.