TikTok tips for nurses: how to use it to network and share ideas

Advice on finding content of interest and connecting with colleagues on the social media app – and how to share your own videos safely and professionally

Many nurses are long-time users of social media platforms, including Twitter and LinkedIn, using them to stay informed and connected to professional developments.

Now, some are gaining tens of thousands of followers on video-sharing platform TikTok, by creating content about their lives and careers. From practical tips to day-in-the-life videos, nurses are using it to share their thoughts and experiences about their work and work-life balance.

What is TikTok and what is it for?

TikTok is an app for short-form video content, to which anyone can upload film clips from their smartphone.