For much of the pandemic, Dr. Lee Merritt has appeared on talk shows and in lecture halls to spread false information about COVID-19. And yet, in October, she was able to renew her medical license in the state of Nebraska with just a few clicks: 12 yes-or-no questions answered online allowed her to extend her license for another year.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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