A graduate nurse is in the process of applying for a first time nursing job. What should the graduate nurse keep in mind when using social media networks?
a. There is no risk of potential employers searching for the nurse on social media websites.
b. Employers cannot use material found on social media websites to eliminate candi-dates.
c. A small percentage of recruiters have eliminated candidates based on material found on social media websites.
d. As long as no identifying patient informa-tion is provided on the social media web-site, recruiters can overlook any videos posted about the patients the nurse has cared for.
C
It is important for the graduate nurse to keep in mind that recruiters search social media websites to gather information about candidates. It is reported that 35% of recruiters have eliminated can-didates based on material found on social media websites. Recall that the nurse has an ethical obligation to maintain and protect patient privacy and confidentiality. The nurse should never share or post patient images, videos, or any information pertaining to a patient on any form of electronic media; this includes the use of cell phones, smartphones, cameras, and other electronic devices in the clinical setting.
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