NRBU 101: Social Media for Nurses
This 5 module (15 CE credit) course introduces nurses to the amazing phenomena of social media in the context of nursing practice, leadership and professional development.
Practice includes learning how to create accounts and groups on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube and applying the principles of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality measures, presence, expertise, and the power of interaction.
This course is personalized, self-paced and taken entirely online in the privacy and comfort of your own home or office.
Enroll in NRBU 101 Download BrochureObjectives
This course is intended to provide the learner with the opportunity to:
- Examine key principles of social media, Web 2.0 and networking as part of nursing leadership and practice.
- Analyze theory and research related to social media in the context of nursing practice and professionalism.
- Apply the principles of social networking, privacy, and professionalism to the use of social media related to nursing.
- Explore the use of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube for nursing practice and professional networking.
Assessment
Learners are assessed for their work on a variety of content-driven assignments including:
- Glossaries
- Worksheets
- Journals
- Social Media Accounts
- Social Media Pages
- Social Media Groups
- Social Media Planning
- Social Media Design
- Social Media Summaries
Certificate
Upon completion, learners will receive a Board Approved Certificate of Completion for 15 CE credits in digital format.
Registration
Tuition is only $ 99 USD. Once registered in our secure commerce area you can select the course and pay using PayPal (to process your credit card, bank withdrawal or e-check payment), Company/Institutional Check or Money Order to register for the course. Please note, if you elect to pay using e-check, check or money order, there will be a waiting period before enrollment, until the payment has cleared. Once registered, you will be manually enrolled to access the course within the learning management system, and your user name and password will be emailed to you. You can register at any time, since this is a 1 to 1 course and is done at your own pace. Click here to enroll in NRBU 101 now!