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Learning Activity: Module 2: Nursing Workplace Journal

A)  Search social media and Google yourself

i. Discover:

o  What shows up on the internet

o What your significant others, family, or friends have tagged you in on social media (look at comments and photos too)

o What was revealed

B. Answer the following questions:

i.  Could you explain what was found if questioned during an interview?

ii.  Were there any posts that were posted without your permission or that you were unaware of? What strategies do you want to take to minimize those

surprises?

C.  Reflect on the things that you post / share (including pictures and words written) / “likes” on your personal social media sites:  Complete the chart below

   

Frequently

Post

Sometimes Post

Occasionally Post

Never

Post

 

About my personal success

 

Family

 

Achievements in life / work

 

Things regarding Co-Workers

 

Comments about a good or bad day

 

Ranting

 

Pictures with Alcohol / Drugs / unwarranted activities

 

Posts/comments regarding where you work or go to school

D.) Answer 

i. Which of these items did you request the permission of others involved prior to posting?

ii. How might some posts/comments be perceived by future employers or the public?