Both new and seasoned nurses require education, updates, and guidelines to navigate the information highway. Nurses may not realize the impact their voices have on social media. This presentation will address the benefits and risks of social networking and the nurse's responsibilities when using this means of communication.

CREDIT HOURS: 1.25 contact hour

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AMSN. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387. DISCLOSURES The speaker and planning committee members reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to describe at least two ways social media impacts the nursing professional.