6 Facebook Pages Nursing Students Should Follow!
The nursing community is incredibly tight-knit, comprised of people who, through their nature and training, are caring, compassionate and committed to helping others. For nursing students studying to be Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), this community can be especially useful for building a professional network, gaining guidance and support, and connecting with others who share your interests.
Thanks to the power of social media, it's never been easier to tap into the nationwide network of nurses who are ready to help you succeed. Here's a look at six Facebook pages specifically for nursing students:
1) Nursing Students
The "Nursing Students" Facebook page is a place where nursing students can ask questions, find answers, share information, and connect with others who understand what it's like to be studying to become a nurse.
The people who run this page keep it updated with the latest industry news as well as hot topics being discussed by nursing students around the country. It's a great resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with everything going on with nursing students.
2) Nursing Times
When a group of nurses gets together to discuss emerging news and trends out of the nursing industry, you never know what's going to happen. That's what makes the "Nursing Times" Facebook page so great.
It's run by an experienced group of nurses turned editors who post and comment on the latest news that's critically important to nurses and nursing students alike. The editors also leverage their experience to offer peer support to student nurses as well as commentary on blog posts about the nursing profession. It's like an interactive digital magazine just for you.
3) American Nurses Association
This Facebook page isn't specifically for nursing students, but it's a must-read for any and all aspiring nurses. The American Nurses Association has been around since 1896, so its members know a thing or two about the profession--and the ANA Facebook page is one of the places they share their knowledge.
It's a great resource for nursing students who want to know what issues nurses are facing in the real world, how legislation is or will impact the profession, what new tools are available to help you land your first job, and what professional events might be coming to your area.
4) National Student Nurses' Association
This Facebook page is especially for nursing students. It's the primary social media site of the National Student Nurses' Association, which is the largest organization in the country dedicated to helping nursing students succeed in school and prepare for success after graduation.
The Facebook page focuses a lot on incredibly important topics such as licensure, standards, ethics and skills. You'll also find helpful information about other professional issues, including liability insurance, annual conferences and keeping yourself physically and emotionally well while you work your way through nursing school.
5) Student Nurses
Being a nursing student isn't always easy and it isn't always pretty. It can be incredibly frustrating, confusing and complex. Thankfully, the "Student Nurses" Facebook page is there to validate your feelings of frustration, answer your questions and offer honest insight into what it's really like to be a nurse.
The page takes on tough topics including "how to deal with working holidays," "the pros and cons of being a school nurse," and "mascara is your best friend." OK, so maybe not every topic discussed on the page is intense--but a little levity can go a long way when you're working hard to get through nursing school.
6) Nurses Rock
If you ever find yourself feeling like giving up and quitting nursing school, visit the "Nurses Rock" Facebook page. It's a fun, lighthearted look at the world of nursing. It will make you laugh. It will make you feel good about your career choice. It will also help you remember that you are part of an amazingly tight-knit community of people who care deeply about one another.
Nurses Rock was started by nurses and nursing students for nursing and nursing students, so you know you'll find plenty of funny and inspiring real-life stories. Whether you need a laugh or just to blow off some steam, this page is the right one for you.
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