Twitter Will Recognize Nurse Titles to Give Providers More Authority Online

Healthcare professionals have been flocking to social media for years to share their stories and medical expertise, and Twitter wants to make it easier for them to do so. The app recently announced it will begin recognizing the titles of nurses. Individuals creating an account can now choose to add the title “nurse” to their profile. Previously, nurses could only use generic terms like “medical” and “healthcare,” even though the “doctor” title has been around for years. Nurse leaders say the move will give them more visibility and authority on social media. Read more from Scubs Magazine here.