The secret is out: nursing blogs are ever-increasingly becoming amazing resources nurse and healthcare practitioners. The newer generation of care providers, including nursing school students, are utilizing blogs to make decisions like what type of nurse they would like to become, as well as how to succeed in the field. Whether you are reading blogs to search for a new nursing opportunity or to learn more about nursing in general, take a look at the following list of the top ten nurse blogs—you’re sure to find something to help you along your way.
| 1. Emergiblog This blog is run by an ER nurse who covers various nursing topics, from serious discussions about ethics, to helpful and humorous anecdotes governed by pop culture themes. The author has spent more than 32 years in the field, and importantly offers guidance to nurses that may wish to acquire more advanced degrees later on in their careers. 2. Code blog: Tales of a Nurse Code blog: Tales of a Nurse examines the highs and lows of working as a nurse in the rapidly changing healthcare field. The author often interviews persons in a variety of nursing positions, from care providers at nursing homes to hospital nursing directors. Interestingly, she makes a point to interview obscure or out-of-the-ordinary nurses, like corrections facility practitioners and the like. If you’re already a nursing student or thinking about obtaining a nursing degree, this blog is for you. About a Nurse compiles questions and postings from nursing students; posters are allowed to ask questions to a larger care provider community about exams, courses, jobs, work compensation, and more. After a long day at the hospital, sometimes nurses just need to laugh. Look to this blog for funny anecdotes about the life of a nurse, be you a seasoned professional or a novice. Although the job can be painful, this blog is a reminder for nurses that laughter is often the best medicine. 5. The NJO Blog The NJO Blog is the go-to blog resource for nurses looking for employment. Opportunities listed range from certified nursing assistant positions to advanced practice nursing roles. Additionally, you can search the blog according to your own specifications, including state, licensing requirements, and/or specialty. If you’re currently a nursing student, chances are you’re a little stressed. This blog is specially catered to nursing students, and provides much-needed stress relief tips, as well as other everyday pointers and suggestions to make nursing school manageable. 7. Crass-Pollination: An ER Blog Many prospective nurses are interested in working in Emergency Rooms. Crass-Pollination: An ER blog, gives some insight into what it’s like to be on-the-ground and responding to health emergencies. The stories range from exciting to tragic, inspiring to frustrating. 8. Head Nurse This blog is less about healthcare innovation and nursing tip-sharing, and more about venting about the perils of nursing. The author shares nursing stories and diatribes, but importantly incorporates everything into her larger life. She also shares favorite music, hobbies, and media clips that help her get through the work day. 9. Online Nursing Degree Directory One of the most easily navigable nursing blog sites, the Online Nursing Degree Directory allows prospective students to look up helpful reviews of nursing schools, programs, and degrees. In addition, the blog features news stories about healthcare careers, medical developments, nursing software, nursing politics, and more. 10. Minnesota Nurses This is a wonderful blog that specifically caters to nurses in Minnesota, and is affiliated with the Minnesota Nursing Association. Topics highlighted usually include political happenings and legislative initiatives effecting nurses, health research reports, and more general workplace knowledge. Look into your state’s nursing association for similar location-specific blogs. |
About the Author: This article was written by Dana Feld, the Rasmussen College Dean of Nursing at the Eagan, MN college campus. In this role, Dana oversees the Professional nursing degree program and the Practical Nursing program at this Minnesota college. Dana has a range of healthcare experience, serving as a Pediatric Charge Nurse at Fairview Ridges Hospital and as a Certified Pharmacy Technician for more than five years.
About the Author: This article was written by Dana Feld, the Dean of Nursing at Rasmussen College in Eagan, MN. In this role, Dana oversees the nursing degree programs at this Minnesota college campus. Dana has a range of healthcare experience, serving as a Pediatric Charge Nurse at Fairview Ridges Hospital and as a Certified Pharmacy Technician for more than five years.
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Very interesting post. I had no idea that so many nurse blogs were out there or even that many people would be interested in these types of blogs!
Another blog worth considering - Jerome Stone
Hi -
I'm trying to find other blogs to post on and to find community within. I have a blog based on a nursing book, Minding the Bedside: Nursing from the Heart of the Awakened Mind. Its URL is: http://www.mindingthebedside.com
Please check it out. I'd love to interconnect many different blogs and nursing communities.
Thanks
Jerome
- Nurse
Hi....
This list of ten blogs is really helpful, especially for those who are fresh in the field.The field of nursing is very sacred
but sometimes it is difficult to cope with the odd situations coming from time to time.
Subject - Annie
Love Nurse Ratched's blog! My #1 pick
Great resources - Nursing Homes Directory
The resources you put together on nursing are very helpful. I visited "Code blog: Tales of a Nurse" and found it very interesting blog.
