Abstract

Nursing voice is being amplified on social media. However, a lack of consensus on principles to direct these efforts contributes to persistent challenges with diluted or unfocused messaging. This near real-time analysis of nursing-related Twitter discourse highlights the need for universal standards in our professional hashtags to truly advance #GlobalNursingExcellence.

Author Details

Tracie L. Risling, PhD, Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Derek Risling, MBA, MSc, RisTech Consulting, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Data Analytics, Networking, Social Media

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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The role of social media in catalyzing collaborations: Exploring the global influence of nursing

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Nursing voice is being amplified on social media. However, a lack of consensus on principles to direct these efforts contributes to persistent challenges with diluted or unfocused messaging. This near real-time analysis of nursing-related Twitter discourse highlights the need for universal standards in our professional hashtags to truly advance #GlobalNursingExcellence.