NRS 451 Assignment: Professionalism and Social Media

One of the professions where ethics must always be upheld is nursing. It is a delicate field where professionals must exercise caution when interacting with others, establishing professional connections, and exchanging information. The same as everyone else, nurses use social media. They typically use social media platforms to stay up to date on current events, interact with friends and colleagues, and enlighten the public about various health-related issues.

Utilizing social networking on a personal basis is commonplace. But as Edge (2017) pointed out, experts like nurses could not be aware of their vulnerability online. Their political, social, and professional opinions should, in this instance, be kept somewhat private, especially if the material is delicate. Nurses should adhere to the general expectations for nursing conduct and be mindful of privacy violations. Being open about American politics, in my opinion, is inappropriate when I think about what I post and the interactions I have. When a nurse expresses open bias toward international or domestic political issues, it is likely that others close to him or her may be wary of receiving medical care from such nurses. In the same way, I feel that posting about what we do and where we are goes against what people often expect of nurses. However, I firmly believe that we all acquire knowledge and skill gradually, and I am no exception.

The characteristics of the nursing profession are reflected in nurses. They ought to act in a way that inspires trust in them among patients and society at large. As a result, both at work and in their personal life, they should uphold a standard of conduct compatible with the nursing profession’s standards. The best method to uphold a standard of behavior is to act in accordance with the general ethical standards for nurses and to make sure that their actions do not breach HIPAA.

Professionalism and Social Media

Nursing is among the professions where ethics must be observed at all times. It is a sensitive field where professionals must be cautious about treating others, connecting as professionals, and sharing information. Like other people, nurses are social media users. They usually use social media platforms to get informed about what is happening worldwide, socialize with colleagues and other people, and educate the masses on various health-related matters.

On a personal level, using social media is part of everyday life. However, as Edge (2017) mentioned, professionals, including nurses, may be unaware of their vulnerability online. In this case, they should be somewhat private about their political, social, and professional viewpoints, mainly if the information is sensitive. Nurses should be aware of privacy breaches and behave in a way that matches the generally expected nursing standards. When I reflect on what I post and the conversations I engage in, I think being open about American politics is inappropriate. When a nurse shows open bias regarding global or national political matters, a scenario where people close to him/her may feel apprehensive when seeking medical assistance from such nurses is inevitable. In the same case, I believe that posting about what we do and our locations contravene with the general expectations regarding how a nurse should behave. However, I believe that we learn and improve practice gradually, and I am not an exception.

Nurses are a reflection of what the nursing practice entails. They should behave in a way that makes patients and society at large confident in them. As a result, they should uphold a standard of conduct consistent with the nursing profession’s standards, at work and in their personal lives. The best way of upholding a standard of conduct is behaving as the general ethical guidelines of nursing recommend and ensure that their conduct does not violate HIPAA.

Typical personal conduct that can violate HIPAA is failing to observe the HIPAA Privacy Rule. This rule protects patients from privacy issues by obliging nurses not to disclose protected health information [PHI]. This category of information [HPI] includes texts about specific patients, images, or videos that could reveal a patient’s identity (HIPAA Journal, 2018). This implies that the only time when social media posts can contain patient data is when a patient has given consent. The consent should be in writing, and details to be revealed mentioned in the consent form.

Based on my social media, several areas of my activity reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human values and dignity for all individuals. The first area is being empathetic with the populace’s suffering through illnesses and providing the masses with tips about healthy living. As lifestyles change, the ratio of people exposed to lifestyle diseases increases gradually. Due to its risk on public health, I share data that can help people change their way of living to reduce their vulnerability to illnesses.

Besides health tips, I share details of events and facilities dealing with specialty care to ensure that people have adequate information about where they can get help when facing various health challenges. When new medical research emerges, I am ready to share and discuss such information too. However, some areas need massive improvement. I think it is important to avoid gossip and unverified information. Also, details on accidents are somewhat sensitive and private. Since the goal is improving as we learn, I firmly believe that I will be better over time and use social media in the most professionally way possible. I am determined to do so.

References

Edge, W. (2017). Nursing professionalism: Impact of social media use among nursing students. Journal of Healthcare Communications, 2(3), 2472-1654. DOI: 10.4172/2472-1654.100068

HIPAA Journal. (2018, Mar 12). HIPAA Social Media Rules. https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-social-media/

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Assessment Description

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing.

Login to all social media sites in which you engage. Review your profile, pictures and posts. Based on the professional standards of nursing, identify items that would be considered unprofessional and potentially detrimental to your career and that negatively impact the reputation of the nursing field.

In 500-750 words, summarize the findings of your review. Include the following:

1. Describe the posts or conversations in which you have engaged that might be considered inappropriate based on the professional standards of nursing.
2. Discuss why nurses have a responsibility to uphold a standard of conduct consistent with the standards governing the profession of nursing at work and in their personal lives. Include discussion of how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. Provide an example of each to support your answer.
3. Based on the analysis of your social media, discuss what areas of your social media activity reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity for all individuals. Describe areas of your social media activity that could be improved.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for

NRS 451 Assignment Professionalism and Social Media

successful completion.

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Resume and Cover Letter

Assessment Description

An applicant’s professional history and qualifications are outlined in a resume. A cover letter is a way for the applicant to make a professional introduction to the hiring manager and demonstrate an interest in the company.

Develop a current resume and create a formal cover letter for a position for which you would like to apply. Create both the cover letter and resume using a professionally accepted format provided on the Resume-Resources website, located in the topic Resources.

Include the following:

1. Resume: Detail your overall education, credentials, and professional experience, such as licenses, earned degrees, certifications, professional experiences, previous positions held, membership in professional organizations, publications, and skills.
2. Write a one-page double spaced introductory cover letter in which you explain your professional objectives, professional interests, and strengths as an applicant.
3. Prior to submission, share your resume with a colleague and obtain feedback. Revise your resume as needed

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Resources

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Nursing Leadership and Management: Leading and Serving

Read Chapter 1 in Nursing Leadership and Management: Leading and Serving.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/nursing-leadership-and-management_leading-and-serving_1e.php

Resume Resource: Medical and Health Care

Review the Medical and Health Care page of the Resume-Resources website for examples of approved formats for use in the Topic 1 assignmen

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http://www.resume-resource.com/examples-medical.html

A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media

Read “A Nurse’s Guide to the Use of Social Media,” by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2018), located on

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https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf

Nursing Professionalism: Impact of Social Media Use Among Nursing Students

Read “Nursing Professionalism: Impact of Social Media Use Among Nursing Students,” by Edge, from Journal of Healthcare Commun

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http://healthcare-communications.imedpub.com/nursing-professionalism-impact-of-social-media-use-among-nursing-students.php?aid=19283

Code of Ethics for Nurse With Interpretive Statements

Read “Code of Ethics for Nurse With Interpretive Statements,” by the American Nurses Association (ANA) (2015), located on the ANA

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https://www.nursingworld.org/coe-view-only

Jesus the CEO

Read “Jesus the CEO,” located on the Jesus Central website.

http://www.jesuscentral.com/ji/life-of-jesus-modern/jesus-ceo.php

How Nurses Should be Using Social Media

Read “How Nurses Should be Using Social Media,” by #EveryNurse (2018), located on the #EveryNurse blogsite.

https://everynurse.org/blog/how-nurses-should-be-using-social-media/

The Wisdom of Jesus and Societal Crisis

Read “The Wisdom of Jesus and Societal Crisis,” by Gary (2004), located on the Christian Futures Network website.

http://www.christianfutures.com/the-wisdom-of-jesus-societal-crises/

Social Media

Read “Social Media,” located on the American Nurses Association website.

https://www.nursingworld.

Professionalism and Social Media – Rubric

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Assessment of Social Media Identifying Unprofessional Items

14.8 points

Criteria Description

Assessment of Social Media Identifying Unprofessional Items

5. Excellent

14.8 points

A detailed and transparent analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented.

4. Good

13.17 points

An analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented.

3. Satisfactory

11.69 points

A general analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity based on standards of nursing practice is presented but is unclear in some areas.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.1 points

A partial analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity, based on standards of nursing practice, is not clear; or the analysis fails to incorporate the standards of nursing practice appropriately.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Analysis of the appropriateness of social media activity, based on professional standards of nursing, is omitted.

Nurse Responsibility to Uphold a Standard of Conduct

29.6 points

Criteria Description

Nurse Responsibility to Uphold a Standard of Conduct Consistent With Nursing Profession in Personal Life

5. Excellent

29.6 points

The discussion demonstrates an overall understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its implications for patients and the field of nursing. The discussion explains how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. Clear examples are given.

4. Good

26.34 points

The analysis and discussion demonstrate an overall understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its implications for patients and the field of nursing. The discussion summarizes how personal conduct can violate HIPAA or be considered unethical or unprofessional. General examples are given.

3. Satisfactory

23.38 points

A more in-depth discussion on the appropriateness of social media activity based on nursing standards is needed. The discussion demonstrates a broad understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and the consequence for inappropriate behavior causing harm.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

22.2 points

The discussion fails to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional conduct in personal behavior and its consequence for causing harm to patients, nursing practice, or personal employment.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Discussion of how personal conduct can violate HIPAA, or be considered unethical or unprofessional as a nurse, is omitted.

Human Value and Dignity for Others Consistent with a Christian Worldview (MC3

14.8 points

Criteria Description

Human Value and Dignity for Others Consistent with a Christian Worldview (MC3

5. Excellent

14.8 points

A discussion of areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. The discussion demonstrates inclusiveness by respecting human value and dignity for all individuals regardless of differences. Specific areas for improvement have been suggested. The discussion is honest and demonstrates accountability for personal actions.

4. Good

13.17 points

A discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. In general, the discussion demonstrates inclusiveness by respecting human value and dignity for different groups. General areas for improvement have been suggested.

3. Satisfactory

11.69 points

A general discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. Some areas for improvement have been suggested.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

11.1 points

An incomplete discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity is presented. No areas for improvement have been clearly suggested.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Discussion on areas of social media activity that reflect Christian values as they relate to respecting human value and dignity for all individuals is omitted.

Thesis Development and Purpose

3.7 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent

3.7 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good

3.29 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory

2.92 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

2.78 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

3.7 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent

3.7 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Good

3.29 points

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Satisfactory

2.92 points

Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

2.78 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

3.7 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

3.7 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

3.29 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory

2.92 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

2.78 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

1.48 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent

1.48 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Good

1.32 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory

1.17 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

1.11 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources

2.22 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

2.22 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

1.98 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory

1.75 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

1.67 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.

Total 74 points

Professionalism and Social Media – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Total 74 points