| Sumario: | Studies have examined social media's effect on healthcare privacy and boundary violations, but there is a notable gap in the literature about whether or not nurses are using social media during work hours. The purpose of this descriptive secondary analysis study was to examine the self-reported use of social media by nurses, via personal mobile devices or otherwise, in the work setting. This study is a step toward identifying social media use in the workplace. A convenience sample (N=140) of registered nurses from a public school of nursing in southeast Michigan in the fall of 2011 was used. The results support widespread use of mobile devices for checking messages, missed calls, and social media by nurses during working hours. The use of social media in healthcare settings is evident and likely to stay (Ying Mai & Sandbee, 2014). There are possible benefits for both nurses and patients, so long as the risks are effectively addressed.
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