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Developing nursing leadership in social media
Calvin Moorley1, Teresa Chinn2
1Faculty of Health and Social Care, Adult Nursing and Midwifery, London South Bank University, UK.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 7, 2016
Summary
Nurse leaders are exploring social media for digital leadership. This discussion highlights how social media can enhance nursing leadership by fostering connection and providing valuable insights.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Digital Health
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- The application of social media by nurse leaders remains under-explored.
- Understanding the evolving digital landscape is crucial for modern nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss how nurse leaders utilize social media platforms.
- To explore the development of digital leadership within online nursing communities.
Main Methods:
- A discussion paper format was employed.
- Literature searches were conducted using CINAHL, Royal College of Nursing webpages, Wordpress, and Twitter (2000-2015).
- Search terms included 'Nursing leadership' and 'Nursing social media'.
Main Results:
- Nurse leaders are increasingly leveraging social media for communication and engagement.
- Social media offers a platform for micro-level listening and large-scale data analysis in nursing.
- Digital leadership skills are transferable and can complement formal leadership roles.
Conclusions:
- Harnessing social media is vital for contemporary nursing leadership.
- Social media empowers nurse leaders to be visible, accessible role models.
- Integrating social media wisely can enhance nursing leadership effectiveness.
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