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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013http://www.bon.state.nm.us/pdf/Statues.pdf) as it applies to conduct for licensed nurses in NewMexico.3.4 SOCIAL MEDIASocial Media includes public websites such as Facebook, YouTube, My Space, LinkedIn, Twitter andmany others. New social networking websites allowing/encouraging online collaboration and/orcommentary are being added each day. This policy covers all existing and future social networkingmedia. Students should also use the ANA’s Principles for Social Networking as an underlying guide.When You Engage In Social Media As A DACC Nursing Program Student: You must consider thatthese sites will be viewed by others. These individuals could be future employers, former patients,faculty, members of regulatory agencies or members of the media. Any communication placed on thesesites is considered public and may be used in legal proceedings. While student‘s have the opportunity tostay connected and discuss the things we care about. ―Online content and behavior has the potential toenhance or undermine not only the individual student‘s career, but the nursing profession (ANA, 2011).‖If you participate in social media, these are the guiding principles of the Nursing Program:• When you engage in comments or discussions about the Nursing Program, use the Canvas site orother official sites (e.g., Nursing Program Facebook account). To avoid potential issues, do notengage in comments or discussions about the Nursing Program on other websites.• Stick to your area of expertise and provide unique, individual perspectives on what‘s going on atthe Nursing Program and in the world.• Post meaningful, respectful comments—in other words, no spam and no remarks that are offtopicor offensive.• Always pause and think before posting – is this something you would say in person or to amixed audience? That said, reply to comments in a timely manner, when a response isappropriate.• Privacy is of utmost concern. Do not share anything that can identify a clinical patient orotherwise constitutes disclosure of personal information of any of the Nursing Program‘s faculty,staff, or students. Alert the Nursing Program Director if you see information posted by others,including faculty, staff, or students themselves, that is confidential. It is up to the ProgramDirector or DACC media department to make public announcements or disclosures related tointernal decisions, processes or program status. Some information that is shared with students isconfidential or must be reported utilizing specific processes. Remember that information youshare, reflects on you as a student within this program and as a future employee.• When disagreeing with others‘ opinions, keep it appropriate and polite.• Know and follow the Nursing Program‘s Conduct Policy (3.3) and HIPAA Privacy and SecurityRules. Do not post pictures or images of program faculty, staff, or students without writtenauthorization. Never post pictures of patients or their families. Think about your professionalimage before posting pictures of yourself in your uniform on any social media site. These areasmay be viewed by future or current employers.Rules of EngagementYour Responsibility: What you write is ultimately your responsibility. Participation in socialmedia networking on behalf of the Nursing Program is not a right but an opportunity, so please18 | P a g e