Social Media Policy

It is important for students who use social media for conversations for school-related purposes or school-related activities such as interactions in or about clinical course activities to have an understanding of confidentiality and privacy in the health care setting. When utilizing social media, students must be aware that the information posted may be public for others to see. Do not post confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information about students, clinical facilities, patients, or others you may come in to contact within your student role. Distribution of sensitive and confidential information is protected under HIPAA and FERPA whether discussed through traditional communication channels or through social media.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has developed a guide for further clarification regarding the use of social medial and its boundaries.