Nursing Scandals Unmasked: What Social Media Isn’t Telling You
Course Overview
This episode examines the rise of healthcare content on social media platforms, analyzing viral nursing videos through the lens of professional standards, patient privacy regulations, legal consequences, and public perception. Participants will explore documented cases, regulatory responses, platform policies, and the gap between what's shown in viral content and the professional, legal, and ethical realities of healthcare practice.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify specific violations of HIPAA, professional conduct standards, and state regulations commonly present in viral healthcare social media content
- Analyze documented cases of disciplinary action taken against healthcare professionals for social media conduct, including license suspensions, terminations, and legal consequences
- Evaluate the impact of social media healthcare content on public perception, trust in healthcare professionals, and workplace culture based on survey data and research
- Apply evidence-based guidelines for professional social media use in healthcare settings that comply with federal and state regulations
About the Author/Presenter
Mackenzie Butler, DNP, MSN, RN-BC is the Head of Nursing Products at Colibri Group, where she leads innovative solutions to advance nursing education and professional development. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. In addition to her leadership role, Mackenzie serves as adjunct faculty at the College of Saint Benedict, sharing her expertise with future healthcare professionals. Her professional interests include healthcare simulation and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Dr. Vanessa Pomarico is certified as a family nurse practitioner and earned a doctorate in Nursing Education from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT She practices at Northeast Medical Group (NEMG), specializing in Internal Medicine with a special interest in women’s health and transgender healthcare. An author, lecturer, educator, and volunteer, Dr. Pomarico is the transgender healthcare trainer for NEMG system-wide.
Dr. Pomarico is the co-author of two nursing pathophysiology textbooks and a contributing author in “Focus on Adult Health Nursing”. She served on the advisory board for The Jim Collins Foundation, a non-profit organization community-based initiative promoting the self-determination and empowerment of all transgender people. Dr. Pomarico has served as the Co-Chair of Health Policy and is a Past President of the Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society (CTAPRNS). Dr. Pomarico presents locally and nationally.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
