5 Reasons Why All Nurses Should Blog

Every industry has blogs that discuss topics related to that industry and nursing is no exception. Maybe you haven’t thought about blogging as a nurse but there are many benefits to it. Not only are there already some great blogs out there for the nursing industry to read, there are also benefits to the nurse for blogging as well.

Why All Nurses Should Blog

Not sure what they are? Let’s take a look at five reasons why all nurses should blog:

  1. Nurses make great bloggers

    Many nurses don’t realize their potential as bloggers. They may think they’re not any good with technology, or that they won’t have anything to write about when actually, nurses make great bloggers. Every day in your job you must find creative and innovative ways to do things. You have to adjust to new and changing technology on a regular basis. There are many ways your work as a nurse overlaps into traits that make you a great blogger.

  2. Nurses have great attention to detail

    Attention to detail is required as a nurse and it’s something that can really take an average blog above and beyond to an awesome blog. You can put those skills to work with your blog and it will stand out among others on similar topics.

  3. Nurses can teach others

    Primetime television has given false impressions of what the medical field is really like. This is your chance to tell the world what nursing is really like.

  4. Nurses can inspire others

    Maybe you don’t think about it every day but nursing is a very inspiring profession. You save lives and you work hard every day. You never know who might be reading your blog and you might inspire an existing nurse who needs a little motivation to continue with her day, or you might drive someone to want to become a nurse with the words that you write.

  5. Nurses can find support

    Another reason why every nurse should blog is to find support. It’s a tough profession and the kind words of another can go a long way. Sometimes just knowing that someone else feels the way you do or has experienced the same thing can make you feel better. This is why writing nursing blogs and reading the blogs of other nurses can be very helpful.

Blogging is a great way to share your feelings about the work that you do. This can be a great way to relieve stress or get out those feelings you have about the work you do each day. Maybe you want to share how you’ve been inspired, or just the basics of your busy work day. You can also blog about what it’s like to be a nurse while also wearing other hats in your life. For example, nurses are also moms and dads, brothers and sisters, and partners to others in life. How does nursing help you be a better parent? A better friend? What lessons have you learned from nursing that help you in your relationship? These are all great things you could blog about.

Beyond all of this, blogging is a great way to build your personal brand online. You can make a name for yourself and stand out in your profession. When someone looks you up online, they will find a professional presentation of who you are. This is especially beneficial if you’re trying to move up to a new stage in your profession or apply for a new position. You can present yourself as a thought leader in your industry, or create a blog that helps promote wellness.

You can even use your nurse blog as a foundation for a side job as a health coach or a wellness expert. You can earn extra income from your blog and use your nurse credentials as the authority source. You could sell ebooks or courses to help people learn to be healthier. The options are endless once you become comfortable with the basics of blogging.

With these five reasons in mind, you’re ready to consider blogging for yourself. If you’ve never done it before, don’t stress about it. Part of the fun is learning how and discovering what you really want to write about. While there are some guidelines to keep in mind – such as not including any identifiers for patients or situations, due to privacy concerns, but for the most part, you can find creative ways to share all of your nursing experiences.

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7 thoughts on “5 Reasons Why All Nurses Should Blog”

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  2. I started a nursing blog in August 2017, because I was really stressed and burnt out! It has been really therapeutic for me and I have already talked to a lot of amazing people! At the time I was really considering going to school for something other than nursing or getting a non-nursing job. By starting this blog, it has reignited my passion for nursing and actually sent me on a great path. I talk about my struggles with burnout and also helping others that are just now pursuing nursing to take care of themselves and seasoned nurses too! Thanks for your post I hope more nurses follow through and blog! It’s been a blessing for me!

  3. I’m so glad I found your blog! I just started my own blog. Initially I thought that I would only write about how my husband and I were able to pay off our student loans and make it a finance kind of blog. But after only 2 weeks, I found that I wanted to write about nursing! I had told myself at the beginning that I wouldn’t write about work. But my question is, I am a NICU nurse and I want to write in general about nicu nursing and what it’s like. I know I have to be really careful of what I put out, because I could get in trouble. But could I get in trouble about writing in general about NICU nursing? I feel like that is what is stopping me from writing about a normal day in the life of a nicu nurse!

    1. You are right, you do have to be really careful about what you share but there is no reason why you can’t write about your life in NICU. There are so many aspects of nursing, and there is a market for all aspects. You won’t get in trouble for writing generally about NICU nurses and some of what they face and go through.

  4. Yes, I highly encourage any nurse who’s thinking about starting a blog to take a leap of faith and go for it! I started blogging in early June, and I’ll admit there were times in the beginning when I was ready to pull my hair out. Since I’m not very computer savvy, the technical part was a challenge. But with advice from Brittney’s blog and others, I managed to figure it out. Now I’m at the point where I’m able to focus on the fun parts of blogging.

  5. Portia "Revlon" Wofford

    I enjoyed this post! Blogging should seem second nature, to nurses. We educate, daily, on our jobs. It is a great way to enhance our profession!

  6. When a nurse speaks about the nursing and nursing profession through her blog, general readers give more credence to what she says because she is from the nursing field and she has actual nursing work experience, and what she says is considered as facts experienced by them. People are also fully ignorant of happenings in the nursing field, and nurses can bring the situation to world’s notice at the first opportunity through their blogs.

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