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Monday, November 1, 2021

School Nurse Blogs

Top Rated School Nurses Blogs

(updated June 1, 2023)

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Helpful School Nurse Tip: There are many nurse related blogs around the internet, but finding one specific to school nursing can sometimes be a challenge. The School Nurse Facebook fans recently nominated their favorite SCHOOL NURSE blogs. You can find and follow all of them here...

Diary Of A School Nurse

Yes, this blog too! Written by Elisabeth MA Ed BSN RN PEL, AKA The School Nurse, this blog focuses on being a hopefully helpful resources to other school nurses. She shares tips and tricks for other school nurses who are trying to save time and streamline their school nurse practice.

School Nurse Perspectives

The original School Nurse blog - School Nurse Perspectives, (the inspiration behind Diary Of A School Nurse) by Gerri Harvey MA Ed, RN, NCSN (retired)! and I'm happy to announce that SNP is returning due to popular demand! Make sure to check it out and sign up for her newsletters too.

Your Favorite School Nurse

Emme Mauer BSN RN CSN keeps this blog full of information you need to know as a school nurse. The primary target is elementary school nurses, but school nurses from all areas will be able to related to her in depth posts.

The Relentless School Nurse

A well known name in school nursing, Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, writes this blog with a relentless passion for all things school nursing. She is an strong and relentless advocate for other school nurses, students, and families!

School Nursing 101

Cyndi Brawn, BSN RN NCSN created this extensive site with the school nurse in mind. Your free membership gives you access to a multitude of health education and disease prevention resources you can use with your students and their families.

Go See The Nurse

Nurse Kevin RN shares very detailed, yet easy to understand, articles on a variety of health topics familiar to school nurses. He even offers a free newsletter- go sign up!

School Nurse Chronicles

Need a laugh and some helpful reminders? If so, follow Kim, a National Certified School Nurse, as she shares true stories and advice. Her inspiration comes to her while she works as an elementary school nurse.

Did your SCHOOL NURSE blog make the list?

CONGRATULATIONS

If so, post this award on your site with a link back to this page!

Are there other school nurse blogs that I missed? If so, please share them with me and I will update this post for future reference. Also, if you have ever dreamed about starting your very own school nurse blog, please do! Then share the link with me and I will promote it on a future list. THANK YOU :)

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Timeline of The School Nurse and Diary Of A School Nurse Blog

Timeline of The School Nurse

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Hopefully Helpful School Nurse Tip: I started this blog way back in 2011. I wasn't sure what I was doing (and sometimes I still wonder if I do). But I am sure that I enjoy keeping this blog going and I hope you do too!

About The School Nurse

This is the perfect "tab" to start with because it explains who The School Nurse is and how & why the blog, Diary Of A School Nurse, began!

Diary Of A School Nurse

2011... The beginning of this blog! I remember creating this blog site while sitting on the deck in my backyard with one of my teacher friends. I had no idea that ten years later it would still be "a thing"! Yes, I think it's still a thing, but it is also so much more- Thanks to all of you :)

Pinterest

2011... I joined Pinterest sitting on a couch with the same teacher friend mentioned above! We both had a love for scrapbooking and Pinterest boards were right up our alley! Over the years, my Pinterest account focusing mainly around all things school nursing, health education, and teaching medical terminology.

Zazzle

2012... I created my first Zazzle storefront sitting by myself at a small round kitchen table. I still have that table, but no longer use it in the kitchen. Thankfully, I also still have my original Zazzle storefront and a couple more too! The School Nurse Zazzle store offers items created with the school nurse in mind!

Teachers Pay Teachers

2014... I remember reading about Teachers Pay Teachers and thinking it was an amazing idea. I joined and starting creating items back in 2014. At the time I had a purple striped laptop and was sitting at a black wooden sofa table- I still have both! This store received a mini-makeover throughout the 2020 calendar year. Items offered include digital designs to save your mind! All products are electronic downloads (or is it uploads). The majority of the items are Google Drive docs, slides, sheets, and editable. Most cost a small fee, but many are free!

Instagram

2016... I joined Instagram in 2016 on my cellphone because I thought it was a way to edit pictures! It wasn't until a swim mom friend told me my account was public and that she was "following me". I made a few settings changes then and have been posting fun photos and quotes for other school nurses ever since!

Facebook Page

2017... I was late to the Facebook party. Originally I joined to keep up-to-speed with my children's sports teams, then I decided to create The School Nurse page! Here, I share links to various articles, webinars, and other school nurse social media accounts.

Facebook Private Group

2020... This private group was created by The School Nurse for other school nurses as a hopefully helpful resource. Affiliate links are shared as well as hopefully helpful resources & practical tips. Members can also post questions, quotes, pictures etc for other members to see and comment on. Information in this group is available for members only and cannot be shared with others through Fb.

Facebook Public Group

later in 2020... This public group was created by The School Nurse as another (hopefully) helpful resource for other school nurses. A variety of school nurse related products are promoted via affiliate links. Posts are available to group members, but can be shared AND you can tag your favorite school nurse friend and coworker too. Members can also most questions, school nurse randomness, pictures, etc. for other members to see and comment on.

Amazon Storefront with Shoppable Photos

just a little later in 2020... The School Nurse was accepted into the #amazoninfluencer program! This means I can share entire idea lists full of great products with other school nurses. I can also post shoppable photos! A percentage of funds is made only when a purchase is made from on of these links. Money is not made for clicks, views, or comments etc.

Kindle Direct Publishing

just a little bit later in 2020... I've always dreamed of writing a school nurse book one day! Using KDP was a great way to start this journey with school nurse specific journals, notebooks, and idea planners! Certainly my book will be published in the future too!

If you're still reading this, THANK YOU!  

It was fun for me (and hopefully for you too) to look back over the last ten years.

Here's hoping The School Nurse is around for at least another ten too!

Be Wise ... Sanitize; coffee mug by TheSchoolNurse

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Top Nurse Blog Since 2018

Top Ranked Nurse Blogs

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Diary of a School Nurse: A Journey to the Top – Thanks to You!

It hasn’t happened overnight, but I’m incredibly thankful for this amazing milestone! 🩺💙 What started as a fun hobby—a way to share tips, resources, and encouragement with fellow school nurses—has grown into something I could have never imagined. Thanks to your incredible support over the years, Diary of a School Nurse has been recognized as one of the Top Nursing Blogs since 2018!

And now, I’m beyond excited to share that we’ve once again been named one of the Top 10 School Nurse Blogs for 2024 by FeedSpot! This honor reflects years of dedication, creativity, and, most importantly, the incredible community of school nurses who have supported and encouraged me along the way.

The Journey

The path to this recognition has been both challenging and rewarding. Whether it was late nights writing blog posts, brainstorming content ideas, or connecting with all of you through comments and messages, each moment has been worth it. Sometimes I find out about these honors through an email, other times I stumble upon them unexpectedly—but each time, it feels just as surreal.

This blog was founded in 2012 and since 2018, Diary of a School Nurse has been included in multiple "Best Nursing Blogs" lists, and this year’s recognition is a testament to the incredible school nurse community that inspires me every day. You never know where one small decision will lead you. What began as a fun side project has grown into a top-ranked nursing blog, offering encouragement, support, and practical advice to school nurses across the globe.

A Big Thank You

To my readers, supporters, and fellow school nurses: Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your engagement, encouragement, and feedback keep me motivated to continue creating and sharing.

Explore the List

If you’re looking for even more inspiration, take a moment to check out the full list of Top 10 School Nurse Blogs for 2024. There are so many talented and insightful nurses sharing their experiences, tips, and resources. You can find the full list here and have fun exploring other amazing blogs!

Moving Forward

As we celebrate this milestone, I’m excited to continue creating content that supports and uplifts school nurses. From helpful tips to Continuing Education (CE) courses, my goal is to keep empowering our community.

Here’s to another year together! 🩺