In the past year, I have read a lot of nursing blogs, some very good, a few very bad, and covering all points between. As a way to mark the first anniversary of this blog, and something which I intend to become an annual event, I thought I might return a little of the recognition you, my nurse colleagues (and I hope, friends) have given me.
It was a pretty hard deciding who my favourites were. There are many superlative blogs, and undoubtedly I have only seen a fraction of them. The choices are purely subjective and idiosyncratic. I employed no elaborate scoring system to objectify my choices, but I did keep in mind factors of readability, interest/topicality/aptness/etc., and regularity of posting, only one of which, in any case could be realistically measured.
In no particular order, my choices for the best nursing blogs:
My personal blogmother.
Thoughtful and well-written; unfortunately on summer holiday, and waiting for his return.
Comics are art, and newly-graduated Will is an artist.
No verbal filter, she says, but hugely entertaining, thoughtful and readable nonetheless.
Where art meets healing, along (as a bonus) a sister blog, JParadisi RN’s Blog
Flat out, the best written.
Writing his way through nursing school; “Just me,” he says, and my Y chromosome afloat on the estrogen ocean. . .”
Our blogs should all look so good. Or be so informative and interesting.
Rob Fraser: “The goal of this website is to share ideas of research, innovation and leadership with nurses.”
Terrific, beautifully written stories: on a (hopefully) brief hiatus.
#1 by JParadisiRN on Friday 03 September 2010 - 1147
J Doe, thanks! I know it’s bad form to list your own blog, but Those Emergency Blues is on my list.
#2 by Wanderer on Friday 03 September 2010 - 1309
Wow! I’m on a list (and it’s not a sh*t list!) Thanks for the nod. Oh yeah, I’m off hiatus now!
#3 by shrtstormtrooper on Friday 03 September 2010 - 1315
Thank you! It’s an honor to be on this list – and coming from an author whose blog I enjoy immensely, it means a lot!
#4 by nurseXY on Friday 03 September 2010 - 1517
Truly an honor to be selected. Heartfelt thanks!
#5 by wilomis on Saturday 04 September 2010 - 0600
“I feel a very unusual sensation – if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.”
Benjamin Disraeli
#6 by @rdjfraser on Saturday 04 September 2010 - 2254
Clearly I’m the slow one of the bunch, but hopefully that is because I’ve been on dial up for the last two months. Thanks for the mention on the list, of all the awards or prizes to get, recognition from someone you respect is worth more than any cheque.
Rob
#7 by Gracie Viola on Tuesday 21 September 2010 - 1334
Great list! These are great resources for anyone interesting in the nursing field. Looking forward to checking out some of these. Thanks
#8 by Gracie Viola on Tuesday 21 September 2010 - 1335
interested* haha sorry!
#9 by livingdeadnurse on Friday 24 September 2010 - 0016
thanks i have added a few to my follow list. I needed some more to read…
#10 by Vocational Nursing CA on Thursday 09 December 2010 - 0036
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#11 by Ray on Monday 08 August 2011 - 1027
Thanks!….Been looking for a good list to read….I go to alot of nurse humor/entertainment sites…Most of them are sadly pretty week except http://www.NurseFail.com Have you ever been to that one? I know its not a blog but its Very funny…especially if your in critical care….Either way thank you for the list…
#12 by torontoemerg on Monday 08 August 2011 - 1042
Thank you.
#13 by nurseinterupted on Friday 08 June 2012 - 0127
personally, ill be happy to just make one of his lists—-preferably not rigor mortis
#14 by Dylan on Wednesday 11 July 2012 - 0538
Wow, great post and blog. I know theres no way I will make this list with my blog right now :/, however I am working on it day by day and I hope to one day be there. It is so great to see the community of second career nurses on the internet. I have just recently graduated from an accelerated MSN program and am looking forward to starting my career in nursing. I think sites like this are so important to give both advice and support to aspiring nurses from all walks of life. During my time in school, I started a blog called The Second Degree Nurse in an effort to work towards this end: http://thesecondcareernurse.blogspot.com Please take a look at my site and tell me what you think and I will continue checking in to look for more updates from you!
Sincerely,
Dylan
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Thank You So much for the Sharing your information. It is really helpful for nursing blogs..
#16 by rantingrn on Wednesday 28 November 2012 - 1808
This post inspired me to start my own!
Check it out http://rantingrn.wordpress.com
#17 by Nancy on Saturday 29 December 2012 - 1754
I found this one: http://mydaywasworsethanyours.tumblr.com
#18 by Mel on Thursday 17 January 2013 - 2059
Some really interesting reads! I’m not a nurse myself so the blogs provide a good insight into the working lives of nurses.
#19 by Jackie on Wednesday 30 January 2013 - 1720
We just started a new site on becoming a CNT and are looking to add to the community. Stop by if you can! cnanurse.org
#20 by http://www.dailymotion.com/interior-design on Monday 18 February 2013 - 1914
I really blog too and I’m writing a thing related to this specific article,
“My Picks: 10 Best Nursing Blogs Those Emergency Blues”.
Do you care in case Iwork with a number of of your suggestions?
Thanks for your time ,Dixie
#21 by http://smartinteriortips.edublogs.org on Monday 18 February 2013 - 1923
I really believe this particular blog post , “My Picks: 10 Best Nursing Blogs
Those Emergency Blues”, extremely entertaining and the
post was in fact a very good read. Thanks a lot-April
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