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Digital Professionalism in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Education: Evaluating a Social Media Module

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Digital professionalism is increasingly vital in nurse practitioner education, yet most curricula lack formal instruction on online conduct. A self-paced module on professionalism and social media was developed and implemented in 2 annual cohorts across 9 advanced practice registered nurse specialty tracks at a large Midwestern university, embedded within required clinical coursework. A postmodule survey across 2 cohorts ( N = 364) demonstrated significant improvements in learning and awareness of social media use. Findings support digital professionalism as a distinct curricular competency and suggest that a brief, interactive module can effectively prepare advanced practice registered nurse students for responsible, professional social media engagement.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2026.105985

Authors: Courtney DuBois Shihabuddin, Heidi Bobek, Elizabeth L. Sharpe

Language: English

Topic: Social Media in Health Education

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

OpenAlex ID: W7204200537

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