NET2019 - Professional and ethical use of social media to enhance learning among Nursing students

Though social media has tremendous potential in enhancing teaching and learning in Nursing Education, there are plausible risks. A recent study showed that Nursing students uploaded sensitive materials on social media without prior permission, despite being aware of the university policy guidelines on the use of social media in education. Teachers of these students did not feel that they were confident as to how best to incorporate social media in their teaching even though they used social media in education ‘informally’. This study aimed to engage Nursing students to promote professional and ethical use of social media in Nursing Education.