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Social Media for Nurses

Educating Practitioners and Patients in a Networked World
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This is a ""how to"" primer for nurses and health professionals that provides, simply and clearly, the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use interactive social media when educating consumers/patients on health issues and for their own professional development. The book also includes educational content such as guidelines describing how to use Social Network Tools/Social Network Sites (SNT/SNS) safely and effectively, as well as other resources available to support health professionals and consumers/patients in using SNT/SNS resources for health-related goals. Included as well are examples of research studies related to SNT/SNS in healthcare. The text uses a conceptual approach to teaching the material that reinforces the main points of each chapter, and includes chapter activities and exercises to promote point-of-care applications of SNT/SNS. Near future advances in technology and point of care use are woven throughout. The text will be of value for all nurse education and practice settings. Key Features: Provides clear, easily understood information on interactive social media applications and their implications for nursing and health delivery Describes how to use SNT/SNS in education safely and effectively Gives directions on what and when to teach comsumers/patients regarding SNT/SNS Provides database of tools and resources to assist educators and students, administrators, and practitioners in using SNT/SNS safely
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