Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

[RN403]

Of the nurses I know, some have their place of employment on their FB page and some do not.

I am just curious to see if you post your place of employment on your FB page and your reasoning behind your decision.

I'll start:

As a new grad, on the hunt for a job, I was originally thinking that the minute I finally become employed I am going to shout it to the world (meaning put it on FB). But then I got to thinking...is this really a good idea?

I have previously worked in healthcare (non-nursing) and even then I was hesitant about posting my place of employment on FB. I mean I did, but, this time feels different. I do not plan to post my future places of employment on FB.

I previously did not realize that anyone can find you (including patients) just by typing in your place of employment!

I have seen (I believe here on AN--maybe not--not sure) a story where a patient's family member/friend has attempted to friend the nurse on FB hoping to gain information about a patient.

Just seems a little risky IMO...

But I'm curious to hear others opinions and reasoning!

[RN403, BSN, RN]

As someone who owns a Massage Therapy business (I'm also a nursing student going into my 2nd and last year) and has a business facebook page, people who "like" my page I only see what they post if they directly respond to something my business posted or tag my business in a post. Just because you like a page does not mean they see your personal posts. Just clarifying this if thats what you were referring to.

That's great to know, that is what I was referring to and was curious about. Thank you for commenting.

[Frittzie]

Had a FB for a year or so but had 15 friends-mostly family, found it to be to addicting-ocd for me so closed it. What I found to be so hypocritical was the continuous on-going discussions among the ANA, NLN and other groups as to whether it was such a good idea for PROFESSIONAL NURSES to be on FB, breaking of HIPPA etc., etc., etc. BUT they want you to LIKE them on their Professional FB Page.

REALLY----Its a mad, mad world out there!

[RN403, BSN, RN]

Had a FB for a year or so but had 15 friends-mostly family, found it to be to addicting-ocd for me so closed it. What I found to be so hypocritical was the continuous on-going discussions among the ANA, NLN and other groups as to whether it was such a good idea for PROFESSIONAL NURSES to be on FB, breaking of HIPPA etc., etc., etc. BUT they want you to LIKE them on their Professional FB Page.

REALLY----Its a mad, mad world out there!

I agree. FB is addicting. I have been getting away from FB, however, I am now addicted to AN. I like to tell myself that the time I spend on AN is more productive, though.

[proud nurse, BSN, RN]

The healthcare system I work for has 4 hospitals within its organization. I listed the healthcare system, but not the particular hospital. I've only posted good things about the job, and most of my FB friends are coworkers. I work with people who have gotten disciplined about things they've posted, so our hospital takes that very seriously. Plus, it's not my personality to say anything negative about my job, managers, coworkers or patients to anyone except my husband, lol.

[IQ168]

I have heard of quite a few hospitals doing this now..

[Elle23]

I think that I am the only person in the world that doesn't have, and has never had, a Facebook account.

Nope...you aren't the only one!!

There are at least two of us!

[mluvsgnc]

My place of employment is listed on my FB page, but I NEVER post about work (good or bad), and I don't post anything that I care if people see or not. Again, I simply don't post anything about work, so I don't think it' a big deal that my place of employment is listed.