[Reputational risks associated with nurses' presence on social media: proposed actions following the Vall d'Hebron case].

Background: A Spanish nurse posted a video on TikTok criticizing the requirement of a certain level of Catalan to work in the public health system of Catalonia (Spain). The video went viral, eliciting reactions from social media users, politicians, and professional nursing organizations. This study aims to evaluate the reputational damage suffered by the nurse, her hospital, and the nursing profession, with the goal of proposing actions to prevent, avoid, or manage similar situations.

Nurses' freedom of expression: Rights, obligations and responsibilities.

Aim: This commentary aims to spark debate on the ethical, legal, professional and institutional challenges faced by nurses' use and interactions when using traditional, mass and social media.

Background: Freedom of expression is a core value of democratic systems. However, it appears to be a complex right when exercised by nurses in traditional media and/or during online interactions.