Top 5 Influential Nurses To Follow On LinkedIn
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Top 5 Influential Nurses To Follow On LinkedIn?
Written by Ayla Roberts, MSN, RN
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, boasting over 930 million members . LinkedIn creates an opportunity to reach a previously unattainable audience of healthcare executives and leaders, so it's no wonder nurses are using the platform to drive meaningful change within the nursing profession.
Here are 5 influential nurses you should follow on LinkedIn:
Current Role: Chief Clinical Officer at IntelyCare
LinkedIn Follower Count: 29.5k
What she talks about on LinkedIn:
Rebecca Love is a nurse executive, entrepreneur, and author with many accolades to her name, including being?the first nurse to ever do a TED Talk . On LinkedIn, she talks a lot about the future of healthcare, emphasizing the irreplaceable role nurses play in determining healthcare’s trajectory. She is a vocal advocate for the nursing profession, posting often about the need for safer working conditions, better pay, and improved support.
"LinkedIn is one of the only platforms that allows for nurses to reach a greater audience than themselves—healthcare leaders who would otherwise never hear nurses,” Love told Nurse.org. “And the ability to engage in productive, yet challenging conversations, exists on LinkedIn unlike any other social media channel, as how and what you say on LinkedIn represents you and has a direct impact on your career.?LinkedIn is the best place for us as nurses to reach an audience that previously was unreachable for nurses to be heard or seen. Stop being hidden, get out on social media, and if you don't feel comfortable making a post, start commenting on the posts or liking the posts of those nurses who are being brave enough to do so.?The truth is, it's time for us as one profession to come together and control the narrative that everybody else has controlled for a very long time."
Current Role: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Triumph Treatment Services ; Associate Professor at Rasmussen University School of Nursing
LinkedIn Follower Count: 3.7k
What he talks about on LinkedIn:?
Dr. Rhone D’Errico is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and nursing professor who is establishing himself as a thought leader on LinkedIn. He posts often on LinkedIn about his passion for mental health, the challenges of modern nursing, and the need for systemic change in healthcare.?
“Every nurse needs a professional network, and the best way to build that network is on LinkedIn,” D’Errico told Nurse.org. “My activities as a creator on LinkedIn have brought me many opportunities, from job offers, to speaking engagements, to partnerships, and so much more. As nurses and nurse practitioners we have so much to offer the world, and linked in gives us a way to spread our reach and influence.”
Current Role: Owner at Simovative Solutions, LLC ; Assistant Professor at the Ohio State University College of Nursing
LinkedIn Follower Count: 28.6k
What he talks about on LinkedIn:
Dr. Dan Weberg is a nurse executive, healthcare innovator, and nursing professor who is passionate about leading solutions in healthcare. On LinkedIn, he talks frequently about the need for transformational change in healthcare processes, the importance of growth, and the role nurses play in healthcare innovation.
“Nursing needs a new narrative that shows the positive and innovative work happening to support the future of nursing. LinkedIn provides a platform for that message away from the negativity of other social networks,” Dr. Weberg told Nurse.org.
Current Role: Founder and CEO of Innovation Advantage ; Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary School of Nursing
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LinkedIn Follower Count: 40k
What she talks about on LinkedIn:
Dr. Bonnie Clipper is a nurse executive, entrepreneur, author, and nursing professor who is passionate about the future of the nursing profession. A self-proclaimed “nurse futurist”, Dr. Clipper shares her insights regularly on LinkedIn, particularly about developing healthcare technologies that have the potential to influence the nursing profession in the years to come.?
When asked why she felt sharing on LinkedIn was important, Dr. Clipper responded, “As a profession that is 4.5M strong, we have never had more nurses, yet there is a significant shortage of nurses who are in the workforce. There is so much noise and gaslighting in social media that I think it is important to share the data and engage nurses to develop solutions because it impacts all of us! Our profession is at a very pivotal moment in our history where WE have to come up with sustainable solutions. Our challenges are not simple, it ranges from retention to recruitment, workload and staffing, the lack of reimbursement for nursing services, and quite honestly the lack of understanding of the value that nurses bring. I encourage nurses to be informed and follow influencers who use the evidence from strong sources to lay out information and discourage nurses from following social media sites that make fun of nurses and patients- we don't see physicians behaving that way. I share on social media regularly and I am always open to hearing different perspectives as long as we participate in civil discourse. I have my share of mean-spirited posts and emails and I don't pay attention to those but rather focus on the tough questions of ‘how might we?’”
Current Role: Owner at Critical Care Casey ; Assistant Nurse Manager at LifeBridge Health ; Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Towson University School of Nursing
LinkedIn Follower Count: 11.8k
What she talks about on LinkedIn:
Casey Green is a nurse manager, critical care nurse, clinical faculty, and entrepreneur. As only the 85th nurse to ever obtain all 5 emergency nursing certifications , she is passionate about supporting and elevating other nurses through mentorship and social media influence. She frequently posts on LinkedIn about the importance of support and representation within the nursing profession.
“I think sharing on LinkedIn is important because it gives a unique viewpoint into nursing, helping to give nursing a voice,” Green told Nurse.org. “Unless someone has been a patient or knows a nurse, the public doesn't really know what we do or our role. So many things start as LinkedIn discussions and become knowledge sharing and sometimes even policy. The networking aspect is so important and sharing on LinkedIn helps to facilitate all of those things."
Nursing Brands to Follow on LinkedIn
Nurse influencers aren’t the only ones sharing useful information on LinkedIn. Many nursing brands also use the platform as a way to distribute information that nurses may be interested in. Here are a few brands pages to check out on LinkedIn:
LinkedIn, A Powerful Networking Opportunity For Nurses
LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network. As a nurse, it allows you to connect with millions of professionals within the healthcare industry, including recruiters, executives, influencers, and your healthcare colleagues.
Developing a large nursing network can provide you with a treasure trove of information, advice, support, and connections. LinkedIn is the easiest way to access a large quantity of health professionals in one place. As a nurse on LinkedIn, you can easily market yourself to potential employers, search for available jobs, and meet other like-minded healthcare professionals.
Building your network does take some time and effort, however. First, you need to create a strong professional profile in order to ensure you are attracting the right people.?
Another important aspect of networking on LinkedIn is building genuine connections with others. This involves interacting with people, reacting to and commenting on their posts, and being sincerely interested in them. The LinkedIn algorithm thrives off of individual activity, so the more you interact, the more feeds you will show up in (and the more your network will grow).
LinkedIn plays host to many influential nurses who share their thoughts on the platform. From the Assistant Attorney General to the President of the American Nurses Association , nurse leaders are using LinkedIn as a way to share their voices and make an even greater impact.
LinkedIn is a powerful social media platform that should not be ignored. Nurses can benefit greatly from the ability to network and search for jobs with ease while also establishing themselves within a professional forum. LinkedIn is an excellent way to keep in touch with colleagues, discover breaking news and trends, and position yourself for your next nursing career move.
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