Social media and the implications for nursing faculty mentoring: A review of the literature

The purpose of this literature review is to explore ways to facilitate the mentoring process of nursing faculty by employing the use of social media tools. Social media is defined as Internet-based tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information, including the transfer of text, photos, audio video, and information in general (Social Media Defined, 2007). (C) 2010 National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.