Learning Objective 1: Discuss the current state of ethical dilemmas with nursing students relative to technology and social networking, as well as the societal dilemmas that evolve.
Learning Objective 2: Formulate strategies for dealing with social networking issues with nursing students and a proactive approach to the use of social networking in professional nursing.
Since students utilize these open computer technologies to explore all aspects of their lives, the line between what is appropriate and what is unprofessional become blurred. Since there is little precedent for managing these issues, a discussion of strategies is critical. Nursing administrators, students and faculty require assistance in how to manage these issues.
This presentation will discuss current literature and clinical/educational implications of questionable or inappropriate use of social networking technology b y students and faculty. It will consider generational issues and technology ease wtih students as well as current case law and the dilemmas posed by the lack of case law available. Current cases will be discussed. Societal implications will also be included.
This presentation will focus on ways to manage nursing student issues relative to social networking and other computer technology that has the potential for undermining professionalism. Students today utilize open sites to discuss all aspects of their lives. When information about patients, families, clinical agencies and other components of the nursing program are discussed in an open network, the implications- professionally, legally and ethically- are far-fetching.
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