Ask one hundred people for the most important skill to develop in social media, and you may get one hundred different answers about everything from hashtag use to the best times of day to post. I certainly have a long list of important skills I have learned from my #hcsm friends & mentors. However, one thing…
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Today’s Nurse & The 5 C’s of Social Media Success
I believe that social media tools have the capacity to play an instrumental role in clinical practice…ranging from being inspired by nurse leaders to finding a community of practice in which to develop ideas. My own experience via platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn have been professionally challenging and personally satisfying. I continue to be amazed…
Do’s & Don’ts For Growing Your Social Media Following
Social media is a great healthcare marketing strategy, but in order for it to be effective, you need to have an audience. We know that trying to increase your number of Twitter or Facebook followers can feel like an Everest climb, so we’ve put together a list of do’s and don’ts to help you gain…
Contracts: Why You Need Them & What To Look For When Signing One
Contracts. They can be painful, right? I’ve got you covered, but first let’s talk about why we need them. I had a pretty awful experience with my first condo. I was 19 years old with a baby and my landlord was terrible. It’s not uncommon to hear of bad tenants, but bad landlords aren’t so…
5 Sources for Free Images for your Social Media Content
The continuing growth of visual platforms, such as Pinterest and Instagram, confirm that incorporating visual content into your social media strategy is a must. Not only do these platforms drive more traffic and shares, research has shown that tweets and Facebook posts with images encourage more engagement. Don’t be tempted to use an image you have sourced…
The 10 Do’s & Don’ts to Make Your Business a Success on Social Media
Social media is a force to be reckoned with. After all, anything with the power to connect China to South Carolina in a matter of seconds should be taken seriously. It stands to reason that something that wields such power and influence (and happens to be completely free) should be used by each and every…
For Nurses: 10 Steps to Build a LinkedIn Profile that Doesn’t Suck
I admit it. I used to have a LinkedIn profile that sucked. It was boring, incomplete and didn’t really reflect my personality and professional mission. That all changed when I happened upon a marrvy blog written by two guys - the BlueGurus - Mic Johnson and Jason Terry. New to the social media scene, I…
5 Social Media Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’re anything like us here at The Social Nurse, you’re always looking for ways to make having a strong presence on social media just a little simpler. Whether that means finding great content, managing multiple social media platforms in one place, or scheduling your posts in advance to take some of the heat off…
Taking The Tedious Out of Time Management
Whether your greatest concern at the moment is a large merger, how to get a child from point A to point B while you’re out of town for a conference, or even what you’re going to serve for dinner tonight, one thing remains the same: You’re wishing you had more time to figure it out….
Nurses: 4 Ways to Secure Your Place at the Table!
“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” I love this quote. To me, the statement means that no matter how much someone agreeing with you might try to represent you, having the unique experience of being you and being where decisions are made means volumes more. All too often, if you aren’t…