Anita Watson was treating the man, identified as Patient X, while working in Falkirk Community Hospital.
She was reported to bosses at NHS Forth Valley over allegations she kissed the patient, tagged him on a post on Facebook and told a colleague about going on a date with him, spent her breaks alone with him and allowed him to place his hands on her knees.
At a virtual hearing she admitted posting about the man on Facebook, telling a colleague about going on a date and giving him a lift in her car.
Nurse Anita Watson was treating the patient while working in Falkirk Community Hospital