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101 Interesting Blog Post Ideas For Nurses

by Sarah Jividen | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogging, Nurse Blogger, Nurse Career, Start A Blog

*This post may contain affiliate links/ Updated from original post on 3/2019

I came up with this list of 101 interesting blog post ideas for nurses so that I could prove a point: there are so many things that nurses can write about. And I barely even scratched the surface with this list!

Nurses are lifelong learners.

Nurses generally love learning. If we didn’t, we would have never made it through nursing school in the first place.

To keep our skills up to par and our licenses current, nurses frequently take continuing education courses. Many of us go a step further and become certified experts in our nursing specialties.

Most importantly, being a nurse requires learning about changes in the field of medicine and being open to new challenges during every shift. Healthcare is ever-changing, and it is increasingly important for nurses to stay fresh.

Nurses have a unique perspective that we can share with readers.

This is the coolest part about becoming a nurse blogger: each post about nursing can be written about from a completely different perspective. There are so many different specialties and diverse patient populations. And every nurse has different skill sets and experiences within their career that they can share. Furthermore, some nurses can bring unique backgrounds into the mix, as many become nurses as a second or even third career.

In other words, nurses can bring a lot of life experience into their writing. We have valuable information to share.

Becoming a nurse blogger has welcome benefits.

First, you’ll become a better writer. Each time you create a new piece, you improve and continue to develop your writing skills.

Second, you’ll become a better thinker. The blogging process helps you to stop and think deeper. You will find yourself having stronger opinions about nurse topics that matter. You will discover thoughts and ideas about nursing that you didn’t even know you had.

I want to see more nurses blogging.

Since I began blogging in 2017, I have read nearly every nurse blog I can find on the internet. I have seen some pretty creative nurse niches and have been inspired by what my fellow nurse peers are writing about.

I especially love reading about the amazing things nurses are doing in the face of adversaries. For example, when I was just getting started, I read about how nurses in Paradise, California, continued to care for hospitalized patients during the most devastating fire in modern history. At one point, some were outside, trying to fight flames. Now, if that isn’t blog-worthy, then nothing is.

101 Interesting Blog Post Ideas For Nurses To Write About

I put a lot of effort into thinking of new topics that I would be interested in reading (or writing) about as a nurse. Don’t be surprised if you see several of these topics on my blog over the next year.

So, without further ado, here it is: 101 interesting blog post ideas for nurses. (If there is anything you think I should add, please leave a comment, and I will add it to my next list!)

Advice for getting through the first year as a nurse
Nursing specialty information: what to consider when you need a change
What happens when nurses go on strike
Stress relieving tips for nurses
Safe patient ratios
Nurses helping patients cope after natural disasters
How nurses can inspire their patients to take better care of themselves
Nurse burnout
Health & fitness for busy nurses
National nursing certifications
Helpful nursing products
15 reasons you need to try travel nursing
Ways to improve communication between nurses
Dealing with death as a caregiver
20 healthy snack alternatives to share in the break room.
Professional development for nurses
How to make sure you are saving enough for retirement as a nurse
Meditation for nurses
Ways to exercise on your nursing lunch break
How to budget as a nurse
The top 20 best nurse bloggers on the internet
Inspirational nurses to follow on social media
20 most hilarious nurse memes
Positive nursing quotes
Tips for be a better nurse writer
What to consider when looking for the right nursing specialty for you
How to change your nursing specialty
How to become a nurse blogger
Alternative nursing careers
20 reasons why nursing is a post-apocalyptic survival skill
How nursing inspired me to become a blogger
15 helpful ways to survive the night shift
Personality traits of nurses
Managing caregiver burden
30 blog post ideas for nurses who work with children
A day in the life of a nurse
Why HIPPA is so important for patients
Nine qualities that all great nurses share
Dealing with difficult patients
Violence in healthcare: how nurses can protect themselves
The best (fill in the blank product) that every nurse needs
Educational resources for new nurses
11 ways to be a kick-ass preceptor to a new grad nurse
How to prepare for 12-hour shifts
Awesome work-from-home nurse jobs
Blood sugar-stabilizing foods that nurses should eat during 12-hour shifts
Nine great reasons why you should consider an MSN
Bad habits that nurses can develop
How LinkedIn is a great career resource for nurses
Nine ways that nursing has changed over the years
Nursing in the year 1950 vs nursing today
How to give quality CPR
Why becoming a certified nurse is so important
What does it take to become a Magnet Hospital
What being a nurse has taught me about compassion
What is your favorite nursing specialty, and why?
Why more men need to join the nursing profession
Interesting facts about famous nurses
Flight nursing
Nurse bullying in the workplace
Seven things I wish patients understood about nurses
How to master an IV start
The most interesting nurse podcasts you must listen to now
Career advice from an experienced nurse
How to promote teamwork in a nursing unit
Misconceptions people have about new nurses
How to squeeze in exercise on your lunch break
Share information about products that were invented by nurses
Write a list of the funniest patient comments you have ever heard
Discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health
Highlight a nurse(s) who volunteered after a natural disaster (such as the California fires)
Talk about different medical missions
New innovations in stethoscopes or other nurse products
What it is like to work as a nurse when you have small children at home
How nursing teaches me to have more gratitude
National Preparedness Week from a nurse perspective
Fun holiday gift ideas for nurses
The teach-back method for teaching patients about medications
How nurses can improve health literacy
Things that nurses can teach patients within their scope of practice.
Tips on how to have difficult conversations with patients and/or family members
10 helpful ways to save for maternity leave as a nurse
Why working on the holidays as a nurse is hard (& how it can also be fun)
Continuing education programs for nurses
9 ways my nurse peers inspire the heck out of me
Nurse leaders that I want to emulate and why
The pros of moving into nursing administration (or why you’ll never do it)
10 websites that will pay nurses to write for them
Why nurses need to be writing more
Nurse entrepreneurs
Reasons why nurses should be paid way more than they are
Dealing with difficult co-workers
Holistic pain management techniques that nurses can use in practice
Working with adult patients vs working with pediatric patients
Diabetes Education
Tips to prevent high blood pressure that I want my loved ones to know
How to study more efficiently as a nursing student or grad student
Why more nurses should consider getting an MSN or Doctorate Degree.
What to consider before committing to an advanced nursing degree
Nurse job outlook and career options
Why nursing really is the most trusted career on the planet

Recommended reading:

Resources for new bloggers:

(You need to know by now – if your goal IS to monetize your blog, you must invest in a few courses to help move you forward. Otherwise, blogging is a lonely, frustrating island.)

Nurse Blogging 101: Healthcare Media Academy

If you are a nurse or other healthcare blogger, I highly recommend starting with this one. Creators Brittany Wilson and Kati Kleber are both published, award-winning authors who are also considered the Godmothers in nurse blogging. They are especially great because they go into more detail about patient privacy concerns and other considerations that healthcare bloggers need to be aware of.

Nurse Blogging and Writing Frequently Asked Questions

Do nurse bloggers make money?

Yes, nurse bloggers can make money through various methods such as advertising, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and selling their own products or services.

What do nurse bloggers do?

Nurse bloggers write about their experiences, provide tips and advice to other nurses or healthcare professionals, share their opinions on healthcare-related issues, and educate their readers about various health conditions or treatments.

How do I become a nursing blogger?

To become a nursing blogger, you need to have a passion for writing and sharing your experiences as a nurse or healthcare professional. Start by creating a blog and publishing your content regularly. You can also join online nursing communities, attend blogging conferences or webinars, and network with other nurse bloggers to learn from their experiences.

Is there a need for nurse writers?

Yes, there is a growing need for nurse writers who can provide valuable insights and information to healthcare professionals and the general public. With the increasing demand for healthcare-related content, nurse writers have a unique perspective to offer and can make a significant contribution to the field.

How do I start writing as a nurse?

To start writing as a nurse, you can begin by keeping a journal or blog where you write about your experiences and observations. You can also pitch your ideas to nursing or healthcare publications, start contributing to nursing blogs or forums, or volunteer to write for nursing associations or advocacy groups.

How to make 7 figures as a nurse?

Making seven figures as a nurse may be challenging, but it is possible through entrepreneurship, developing a unique product or service, or becoming a successful healthcare consultant. However, it is essential to have a solid business plan, develop excellent marketing skills, and continuously educate yourself on business and finance.

How can an RN make money from home?

There are various ways an RN can make money from home, such as telehealth nursing, medical transcription, case management, legal nurse consulting, freelance writing or editing, and starting a home-based healthcare business.

Can I be a nurse influencer?

Yes, you can be a nurse influencer by creating valuable content that resonates with your audience, building a strong social media presence, collaborating with other influencers, and developing partnerships with brands or companies in the healthcare industry.

How do I become a healthcare blogger?

To become a healthcare blogger, you can start by identifying your niche or area of expertise, creating a blog or website, and consistently publishing high-quality content that provides value to your readers. You can also join healthcare blogging communities, attend industry events or conferences, and network with other healthcare bloggers.

How do I monetize my healthcare blog?

To monetize your healthcare blog, you can explore various methods such as affiliate marketing, sponsored posts or partnerships, selling digital products or services, display advertising, or offering coaching or consulting services. It’s essential to focus on providing value to your readers while developing a strategy that aligns with your blog’s goals and values

What are the best blog writing ideas for nurses?

There are many different blog writing ideas for nurses that can help to showcase their experiences and expertise in the healthcare industry. Here are some of the best blog writing ideas for nurses:

Personal experiences as a nurse, including stories about patient care and interactions with healthcare professionals.
Tips for nursing students, including study tips, advice for passing exams, and advice for succeeding in clinical rotations.
News and updates about the healthcare industry, including new treatments, technologies, and policy changes.
Information about specific health conditions, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Advice for healthcare professionals on improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs.
Career advice for nurses, including how to advance in the nursing profession and tips for finding a job.
Opinions on current healthcare issues, such as healthcare reform and nursing shortages.
Inspiration and motivational stories for nurses, including stories about overcoming challenges and inspiring patients.
Reviews of nursing textbooks, medical apps, and other nursing resources.
Tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a nurse, including self-care strategies and stress management techniques.

By focusing on these blog writing ideas, nurses can create content that is both informative and engaging, helping to establish themselves as experts in the healthcare industry and build a loyal following of readers.

Before You Start A Blog Read This!

by Sarah Jividen | Jan 16, 2019 | Blogging, Nurse Blogger, Start A Blog

This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here.

Starting a blog can be overwhelming, especially when you already work full time, are a parent to small children and have a to-do list that never seems to end. To make matters worse there is almost too much information on the internet about how to start a blog.

Where do I start? Who should I trust? How do I prevent myself from becoming overwhelmed with information?

And most importantly, how do I even find the time to start a blog when my schedule is already crazy busy?

The thing about blogging is that it is a marathon, NOT a sprint. It is also not a get rich fast (or maybe ever) scheme. It is a TON of work. So, if you are not considering it as a long term project then quite frankly I would strongly consider whether you want to start a blog in the first place.

But you are still reading this so I’m going to assume you really do want to start a blog . And I’m so glad. Because I love blogging and I love talking about blogging even more!

Here are a 5 important things to consider BEFORE starting a blog:

1. Find your niche

For me, this one was easy. I am very passionate about two things: nursing and motherhood. (And, well, my husband & other loved ones too, but for the sake of having a blog, you need to find YOUR specific niche that you can passionately write about).

Someone once told me this: “Before you start a blog you must find your niche. Then, take your niche and niche it down even more.” In essence, you need to get really super specific.

For example, if I just called myself a “nurse blogger” that doesn’t say very much about who I am or what my niche is about (except, of course, that I am one of 2.2 million other nurses in the US). It also doesn’t tell you anything about how I might be able to add any value to a reader. It’s just too vague.

Instead I am a “nurse mom lifestyle blogger who helps other nurses take better care of themselves with an emphasis on self-care.” I like to think of myself as a nurse advocate. That sounds a little better, doesn’t it?

It seems counter-intuitive that niche-ing down helps bloggers perform better but it really does. It increases your engagement with a very specific group and you have the opportunity to be an expert in a small area. You just can’t be everything to everyone, and you can’t be an expert at everything.

2. What will your name be?

Many bloggers want their name to reflect their niche. I’ll use myself as an example again: my blog name is Mother Nurse Love and my niche is nurse moms and self love. Pretty self explanatory.

But it doesn’t have to be that way if you don’t want it to. Your name can be anything you want it to be (although it might be a little more interesting if you are able to have a little story behind it!).

It is, however, important to put a lot of consideration into your name for the following reasons:

Your blog name is going to be with you for a long time. You will be known for it.
It is difficult (but not impossible) to change it later on down the line.
Bloggers generally use their blog names for their social media handles as well. Again, this just makes it harder for you to re-brand in the future (so start with the right name!)

Just make sure your name is not offensive or is sending a message that does not reflect you well.

(In the book The Nurses Guide To Blogging, co-author Kati Klieber, talks about how when she first started out her blogging name was Nurse Eye Roll. While many RN’s can relate to Nurse Eye Roll as a funny title, when she started getting more popular in the blogging world she became concerned that her blog name was sending the wrong message to brands and followers. She ultimately had to do a complete re-brand and changed her name to FreshRN. She is now more popular than ever the nurse blogging community, but I’m sure it was a huge pain in the butt at the time.)

A word of advice: I strongly suggest that you figure out what your blog name will be BEFORE setting up a WordPress blog with Bluehost.

3. What is your end goal with your blog?

Do you want a hobby blog? Or are you trying to start a side hustle/business? You don’t have to make this decision right away, but it’s something to keep in mind, especially if you are planning on growing an email list and monetizing your blog at some point.

First things first though. You need to starting writing blog posts. A lot of them. And they need to be good.

By now you have probably heard the phrase “content is king.” Well, frankly, it is. And if your end goal is to have a growing, thriving blog, then your writing and your voice need to be honed in nicely.

After you have a functioning website up and running then it might be a good time to start expanding your reach.

If your end goal is lots of website traffic you need to start with Pinterest AND focus on Search Engine Optimization

Pinterest will get you page views faster – but great SEO will rank you higher in Google searches and is great for the long haul. Right now I focus on both to grow my website traffic.

You may not know this, but Pinterest is NOT a social media platform. Its a visual search engine. It has changed tremendously over the last year and continues to have algorithm updates almost weekly (or so it seems!) Mastering Pinterest takes a lot of work and if you want more traffic sooner then you need to invest in a course.

Here is a great resource for you understand and better utilize Pinterest: a blogger colleague of mine, Megan Johnson, created Pinterest Ninja to help people increase their blog pages views by the thousands. I did the course when I was on maternity leave and have been able to increase my page views from 0 to 500-1000/day within a few months. Seriously, read some of her reviews.

Know this- if your goal IS to monetize your blog you will need to invest in a few courses to help move you forward. Otherwise, blogging is a lonely, frustrating island.)

4. How much time will you be able to dedicate?

Most adults have a full time job and/or kids that they need to manage before they can put work time into blogging. So as much as we intend to dive right into writing 7 posts a week, for many of us that is just not realistic.

I am a mother of 2 very small children, a nurse working 12 hour shifts, a wife and a homemaker. So, like most other working women bloggers, I’m super freaking busy 99% of the time. However, through practicing hyper-vigilant time management and forgoing a little shut eye at night I am managing to squeeze 5-10 hours into my blog every week. And I am still able to produce some decent and valuable content on a fairly consistent basis.

Eventually, my children with be in school and at that time I will be able to dedicate more time to content creation and website management. But for now I am still making an impact and earning a little money every day.

Try making a tentative blogging schedule for yourself and stick to it. Like I mentioned before, blogging is a marathon, not a sprint and it takes time to grow. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying or trying to sell you something.

5. Are you OK with being vulnerable?

When I first started blogging it took me a week to write my first posts. The reason it took me so long was that I kept going back and censoring my post from its original content. Mostly I was afraid of offending someone. I kept thinking “what if they leave a negative comment on my site?

It took me a few months to stop being so hard on myself. After all, this is my blog, I own it, and therefore I am allowed to talk about whatever I want. If someone has something negative to say, so what? Besides, aren’t I trying to start a dialog for nurse moms?

(A blogging collage once shared some encouraging words: she said “you’ll know when your really doing well with your blog when you get a nasty comment on your site. That’s when the trolls start to find you.” Wise words.)

Vulnerability can be powerful for a new blogger. Once you decide that you are going to be authentic with your writing you actually gain momentum with your messaging. You allow your writing to be more creative and natural. It’s an inspired feeling and your readers will appreciate getting to know you better.

(A few final thoughts to mention before hitting publish: Are you hurting anyone or belittling a person or community? Words are powerful so use them to create positivity and to help find solutions to problems. Create value. Spread the love.)

Here are a few more posts you may be interested in reading!

Recommended blogging courses and resources for new bloggers:

You need to know by now – if your goal IS to monetize your blog you must invest in a few courses to help move you forward. Otherwise, blogging is a lonely, frustrating island.

Nurse Blogging 101: Healthcare Media Academy – If you are a nurse or other healthcare blogger, I highly recommend starting with this one. Creators Brittany Wilson and Kati Kleber are both published, award-winning authors who are also considered the Godmothers in nurse blogging. They are especially great because they go into more detail about patient privacy concerns and other considerations that healthcare bloggers need to be aware of.
Pinterest Ninja: If you want to understand how Pinterest can grow blog traffic you need this Pinterest Ninja Course. A blogger colleague of mine, Megan Johnson, created Pinterest Ninja to help people increase their blog pages views by the thousands. I did the course when I was on maternity leave and I was able to increase my blog traffic exponentially in just over one month. Seriously, read some of her reviews. Her course is invaluable.