Nursing is one of the most rewarding and difficult professions today. Having a little support can make a huge difference. From the history of nursing, to humorous stories from a long day; nursing blogs provide entertainment and tips that help you be a better nurse. You are one of nearly three million nurses in the United States or five million in the world. The network that connects you all together is a valuable resource for making you the best nurse you can be, as well as enriching the entire nursing community.
Below is a list of fifty of the best blogs for nurses in any stage. Nursing students, specialized nurses, job searches, day to day work, advice, etc. can all be found online. These blogs connect you to the greater nursing community. You are never alone. Check out these blogs to find others in the same boat as you are.
General
The following are general nursing blogs that any nurse could enjoy regardless of status. Students, experienced nurses, or specialized nurses can benefit from being a part of blogs like these.
1. All Nurses: A collection of nursing blogs that address all kinds of topics which you can sort by post time and category.
2. Nurse Connect: Specializes in connecting nurses in their network. Also has advise, continuing education, and job searching.
3. Mediblogopathy: A blog written by a nurse that has links to many other blogs written by nurses.
4. Emergiblog: Written by an ER nurse of 28 years. She reviews blogs, articles and books that are necessary reading for any nurse.
5. Code Blog: A blog that relates everyday stories in the life of a nurse. Well written and compelling. Support for nurses who have to deal with very ill patients.
6. About a Nurse: Has articles about various topics. A great place to see what's on the minds of nurses today. Current events and information available.
7. Nurse Ratched's Place: Popular blog with good information that many nurses contribute to. Links to other nursing blogs and doc blogs. A member of the Healthcare Blogger Code of Ethics.
8. NurseZone: Site that offers great information and a message board and forum for conversations among nurses. Posts can be displayed by topic.
9. HealthcarePOV: A collection of excellent blogs that address issues such as healthcare politics, book club, weight control, healthcare reform, and international nursing.
10. The NJO Blog: On the nursing jobs website, this blog is all about current events in nursing. It's like a news station just for nurses.
Specialty
Specialty nursing blogs provide support to nurses who need specific advice, commentary, or information. It is nice to connect with other nurses who focus on the same specific things you do from day to day.
11. Health and Nursing Issues Australia: Even if you are not in Australia, this blog has great information for both nurses and anyone else interested in health issues. Specific information for healthcare in Australia for nurses and patients.
12. ImpactedNurse.com: Another Australian blog, but well worth it. Educational posts, tips, hot topics, funnies; this blog has it all.
13. In Our Own Words: Lots of good general information but an emphasis on technology in the nursing industry. There are several contributors for a well rounded perspective.
14. Evidence Based Nursing: Academically sound blog that features the latest research on the most important and current topics. It's like reading a medical journal. Contributors include well credentialed nurses, nurse practitioners, and PhD's.
15. Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery: Blog focused on the care of pregnant women. This blog is also based on evidence based articles and scholarly writing.
16. ONCRN: Oncology nursing blog. This nurse finds an outlet for daily sad stories by writing this blog. Poetic and touching, a discovery of what's really important when death is a daily consideration at work.
17. Madness, Tales of an Emergency Room Nurse: "The adventures of a veteran nurse in an inner city ER." The ER is another of those workplaces that makes nurses need an outlet. Besides that, there is always an interesting story coming from the ER.
18. Nurse Anesthetist: Blog just for nurses in anesthesia. Great info and tips, making your best effort in anesthesia.
19. The Intensive Art: Blog by an ICU nurse. The ICU requires special nurses. High action and sound mind should be a part of your resume.
20. At Your Cervix: A nurse employed at a labor and delivery unit at a teaching hospital writes this blog. The writer is also enrolled in midwifery school.
Travel Nursing
A shortage of nurses worldwide, and especially in the US, has created a new type of nursing. Travel nursing is where nurses travel to fill temporary positions. Some make a career of going from place to place bumping up the numbers temporarily.
21. Travel Nursing Blogs: Written by an employee of a travel nursing company. Blog has tips, advice, jobs, and tools. All around good resource for travel nursing.
22. The Travel Nurse: Written by a nurse who traveled for seven years as a nurse. She takes the temperature of nursing across the US.
23. Highway Hypodermics: Award winning blog that has great info on travel nursing companies.
24. I Love Travel Nursing: A leader among nursing blogs. Cuts through the chatter of blogging and brings you the best.
25. Travel Nurse Aim: Travel nurses have exciting careers moving from unit to unit and have broad and sharp skills as evidenced by this blog.
26. Ask Conrad: A question answer blog with good specific information for travel nurses. Links to resources and discussion on current topics in travel nursing.
27. Try Travel Nursing: A great place to start. Collections of links from all over the web that connect you to all things travel nursing.
28. Go Travel Nursing: Blog with tips, and general resources for traveling nurses.
29. Travel Nurses Blog: Sometimes traveling for your job is fraught with stress. Take the stress out with this blog that keeps nurses connected even as they are moving about.
30. Nurse Blogging: Tips, stories, and resources for traveling nurses. Good career information and job links.
Nursing Organizations
Well recognized organizations offer nurses support and education. There is more to staying on top of your game than continuing education.
31. American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Blog about psychological topics that nurses care about. Ideas for conferences, earning hours, and politics. Several insightful contributors.
32. Nursing World: American Nurses Association blog. You'll need to be a member to login and read this blog. Information for every kind of nurse. Good resources in hot topics of nursing.
33. The National Nurse: Blog of the National Nursing Network Organization. Informative articles and resources. Special interest posts like political goings on. Search available to find exactly what you want to know about.
34. The CDNA Blog: Blog of the Community District Nursing Association. Mostly a place where nurses can discuss the articles and stories posted on the greater website.
35. Guaranteed Healthcare: A blog advocating national healthcare for all. Sponsored by the California Nurses Association, National Nurses Organizing Committee, Physicians for a National Healthcare Program, and Healthcare Now.
36. NSNA: National Student Nurses Association. Not necessarily a blog, but offers chat, twitter, and Facebook presence.
Student Nurses
It's a tough world for nursing students. Explore all the elements and trials of becoming a nurse in these student blogs.
37. I am a Student Nurse: "I should be doing homework" says this blogger. Ah, the life of a student. A blog about all the things a nursing student is thinking about.
38. RN College: A conglomeration of topics. It is just like a student to give tons of information on all kinds of things; their brains are full of great stuff.
39. Head Nurse: Not written by a student but can give a student a good sense of what nursing is all about. Good tips for becoming a good nurse and succeeding in nursing school.
40. My Life as a Geripsych Nurse: Take the journey with this student from nursing school through licensure exams and the first job.
41. Rebirth: Follow this blogger through training to become a certified nurse midwife.
42. N is for Nurse: Written by a working labor and delivery nurse, but go back in the archive and check out how she got there.
43. Student Nurses' Notes: How to get through nursing school and all the stuff that goes with it. Current events, handling stress, links to many other blogs about nursing.
44. Brain Scramble: A student nurses sounds off about experiences of rotations. Discovering where you fit in nursing world can be an interesting experience.
45. Becoming a Nurse: A video diary of an IT professional changing careers to become a nurse.
Jobs in Nursing
Currently there is a shortage of nurses. But it can still be difficult to find a job, especially one that is in your line of specialty. These blogs are all about finding the perfect job.
46. Nursing Job a Day: Post feature job descriptions. Also info about great hospitals to work for and a list of jobs by category.
47. Campus RN: A great place for students to get prepared for their first job. Info and statistics on nursing careers.
48. Nursing Job Network: A blog for Filipino nurses to find a job.
49. Nursing Job World: A place for nurses and employers to connect. Good info on how to become a nurse, and what the career is like.
50. Nursing Jobs: Look at jobs, post a resume, and get job alerts. Employers can look through resumes, post a job, advertise, or recruit.
