LUTH Nurses Warn Social Media Misuse Threatens Nursing Profession’s Image
Koko Maxwella 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nurses at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) warn that the growing misuse of social media by individuals within the profession is damaging nursing’s credibility, ethics and public trust.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the LUTH Nurses Executive, led by Deborah Martins-Akinlose, says unregulated digital conduct risks undermining decades of professional sacrifice and service.
“Nursing is a noble, science-based and ethically grounded profession,” the statement says. “Its image must not be eroded by sensationalism and misrepresentation.”
The nurses acknowledge social media as a powerful tool for health education, advocacy and policy engagement, but caution against using it to air unverified allegations and internal grievances.
They warn that continued misuse could lead to loss of public confidence, reduced policy influence and weakened international partnerships.
The statement calls on regulatory bodies, professional associations and nurse leaders to enforce ethical standards and promote digital professionalism.
“Silence at this time may prove costly and irreversible,” the nurses warn.
Colleagues are urged to resolve disputes through proper institutional channels and uphold nursing values of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
“The image of nursing is a collective heritage,” the statement adds. “The time to act is now.”
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