Happy Nurse Appreciation Week!
Nurses worldwide saving lives 24/7/365 are our version of modern-day heroes. These medical professionals work tirelessly day and night, ensuring all patients receive the treatment they need to get better. It’s time we give back to them by praising and appreciating their continuous efforts to improve the health of society.
Our strong heroes may have a solid front, but they’re also human beings. Nurse influencers online have taken space and shared their experiences of what it’s like to be a healthcare worker. From nurse practitioners to nursing students, we’ve gathered all kinds of nurse influencers you should follow online:
1. Mikaela | @mikaelachavezt
Nurse Mikaela is a registered deaf nurse with a mission to help people and prove her disability doesn’t hinder success. This nurse influencer has inspired over 300 thousand followers combined on Instagram and TikTok. She became an online sensation by sharing her stories as a deaf ICU nurse who graduated with honours—talk about stunning!
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Video Source: @mikaelachavezt | Instagram
2. John Dela Cruz | @nurse.johnn
Want to have a closer look at what happens in hospital rooms and the emergency department? Nurse John is the ER nurse you should follow! He’s one of the nurse influencers who make funny skits on TikTok, and watching them will make you think, “Wait, that’s literally me!”
Patients and nurses worldwide find joy in John’s content, relating to his characters and scenarios. Most importantly, they applaud the registered nurse’s passion for helping people at their lowest and celebrating them at their best!
@nurse.johnn It’s like a sh*tshow but in good way. You can never say diet to them cause they’ll fees you like it’s your last day on earth and also straighten you up like a stick. Don’t puck with them cause they will puck u up. #nursejohnn #nurselife #nursesoftiktok #nursehumor #nursetok #nurseproblems #nursing #nursingstudent #nursingschool #healthcareworker #healthcarehumor #hospitallife #hospitaltiktoks #medicalhumor #medicaltiktok #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – nurse.johnn
Video Source: @nurse.johnn | TikTok
3. Sugar | @mylifeassugar
Being a nurse practitioner is one thing, but we have to stop and think about what goes on in a nurse student’s life. Nurse Sugar has a TikTok dedicated to making memes about her time as a nursing student. Even if you’re not in the same field as her, you’d relate to her hilarious content!
Failed your exams? No worries. This nurse influencer did the same but graduated with honors. The best part—she’s here to help students succeed with her book, The Ultimate Nursing School Study Guide.
@mylifeassugar_ The moment I get a good grade in nursing school, I suddenly start to feel better. Anyone else? 😂 #NursingStudentLife #NursingSchoolJourney #futurenurses #GoodGradesGoodMood ♬ original sound – jania
Video Source: @mylifeassugar | TikTok
4. Kristine Tuttle | @nurseinthemakingkristine
Whoever said you can’t be a nurse, Kristine Tuttle will back you up. Like other nurse influencers, she was also a nurse in the making. Her rejection from nursing school didn’t stop her from achieving her dreams; it only fueled her to work harder to reach her goals!
Kristine is dedicated to sharing study tips and guides for other nurses in the making. Whether you want to learn how to count heartbeats or pass the MedSurg final exam, she’ll help you achieve that “RN” title.
@nurseinthemakingkristine Get a pulse on your EKG rhythm strip knowledge 🫀😉 #nursingnotes #RN #BSN #nursing #nurseinthemaking #EKG #cardiacnurse ♬ original sound – NurseInTheMaking
Video Source: @nurseinthemakingkristine | TikTok
5. Blake | @nurse.blake
At some point, you may have seen “Nurse Blake BSN” floating around your For You page. This registered nurse/nurse influencer/public speaker is inspiring people left and right. He’s also an Amazon best-selling author for his children’s book, I Want to Be A NURSE When I Grow Up.
He uses his humor to connect and relate with his audience. But when the laughter dies, Blake serves an after-laughter medicine of empowerment. Through his influence and charisma, he makes people realize their power within themselves and how they can use it to make positive changes.
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Video Source: @nurse.blake | Instagram
6. Hannah | @nursehannahbh
Give a round of applause for Hannah, a hard-working licensed practical nurse focusing on long-term care. She’s one of the nurse influencers who make content on how they balance their life. Hannah records her daily routines as a nurse and shares what she does at home. Off duty, you’ll find her spending quality time with her family and living her best mom-wife life!
@nursehannahbh I feel like i just ran 10 miles 😅 #nurse #nursetiktok #nursetok #nursesoftiktok #travelnurse #travelingnurse #travelnursepay #nurselife #nursememe #nursehumor #nurseprobs #cna #cnaprobs #cnahumor #rn #Ipn #registerednurse #longtermcare #longtermcarenurse #Itc #snf #nursinghome #nursinghomenurse ♬ original sound – Hannah 🤍
Video Source: @nursehannahbh | TikTok
7. Breonna Leon | @brethgnp
Breonna Leon is one of the nursing influencers who has a passion for greatness and change. This geriatric nurse practitioner found her calling in caring for the elderly, motivating her to pass the AGPCNP and PMHNP certifications. She launched a non-profit organization, Senior Eats, to help seniors have proper education and access to a diet for chronic health conditions.
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A post shared by Breonna Leon MSN, RN, AGPCNP-C, PMHNP-BC (@brethegnp)
Video Source: @brethgnp | Instagram
8. Sarah Gaines | @sarah_gaines
Many think nursing is fixed on bedside patient care and are unfamiliar with travel nursing. That’s what Sarah Gaines does. She’s a traveling nurse influencer who brings light to the subject.
She’s the woman behind Six-Figure Travel Nurse who advocates for higher pay and time freedom for nurses. After several years of figuring out how to be a travel nurse, Nurse Sarah steps up to become a part-time career coach dedicated to helping nurses have a better work life.
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Video Source: @sarah_gaines | Instagram
9. Hadley Vlahos | @nurse.hadley
Ready your tissues because Hadley Vlahos will make you cry (in a good way). This registered hospice nurse uses her online platforms to share stories about grief and the afterlife. She’s become a nurse influencer who brings light to difficult topics, and her calm presence creates a safe space for people to see death eye-to-eye.
Her book, In-Between, is praised and adored by many because of her unique approach to sharing moving stories of patients. We’re not surprised it’s a New York Times Best-seller!
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Video Source: @nurse.hadley | Instagram
10. Stephi Nguyen | @stephinguyen
She’s just a girl AND a cardiac nurse practitioner—Stephi Nguyen is one of the nurse influencers who break the stigma about nurses not having a work-life balance. Her TikTok account has a mixture of hospital stories, coffee breaks, and self-care hacks. She’s here to remind us that taking care of oneself is an important part of life fulfillment!
@stephinguyen Today was my last day as a RN! I start my career as a NP on Monday 🥺🫶🏼 Whose excited for the day in my life as a NP vlogs?! #lastdayofwork #adayinmylifeasanurse #dayinthelife #nursevlog #oncall #nurseoncall #dailyvlog #nurselife #nursetok #nursesoftiktok #workvlog #icunurse #rn #nursepractitioner #adayinmylife #dayinmylifeasanurse #dayinmylife ♬ Kawaii Aesthetic – LoES
Video Source: @stephinguyen | TikTok
11. Ro Davis | @nurse.rozay
Roosevelt “Ro” Davis has something interesting to share—he was a former college football star at UCLA who gave up his dreams of participating in the NFL after an ankle injury. It made him think of another career path that would allow him to make a difference in society.
Fast forward to today, he’s now a registered bedside nurse in the pediatric ICU and a Master of Science in Nursing degree holder. Same person, different career path—Nurse Ro is an example of how you can always be whoever you want to be!
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Video Source: @nurse.rozay | Instagram
12. Tracie Love | @tracie.love
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a nurse with Tracie Love. She’s one of the nurse influencers who creates daily vlogs about being a nurse. In her TikTok account, you’ll find a series of GRWMs, working shifts, and life outside work videos.
We love her bubbly and infectious personality. Even when she just came back from a tiring shift tending patients, Nurse Tracie never fails to smile.
@tracie.love lets get them overtime babyy 💰💜#nursetok #nursingstudent #travelnurse #nurselife #dayshift #grwmnurse #nursegrwm #nursesoftiktok ♬ Then Leave (feat. Queendom Come) – BeatKing
Video Source: @tracie.love | TikTok
13. Sara Riann | @sarariann
“When you look good, you feel good; and when you feel good, you do good.” PERIOD! That’s what you hear from Sara Riann, a registered nurse influencer who shares her experience dealing with burnout in her career.
Being a medical professional took a toll on her energy, making her question why she chose to be a nurse. She picked herself up and stood stronger than ever by mixing her career and interests—fashion and make-up. Nurse Sara recovered from her burnout by sprucing up her daily scrubs and ensuring she looked good while on duty.
@sarariann super sentimental but being able to combine my passions on this app means so much to me – love you guys big time 🤍 #fyp #foryou ♬ Free Fallin’ (Cover Tom Petty) – Austin Giorgio
Video Source: @sarariann | TikTok
14. Kennedy Lyons | @_kennedylyons
Let’s see what it’s like to be a nursing student through the lens of Kennedy Lyons. She became a viral sensation for her lifestyle and beauty content but gained more following after sharing her nursing student journey. Kennedy has over 1.4 million followers on TikTok, all of whom are rooting for her to succeed in obtaining that BSN degree and RN title!
@_kennedylyons me taking notes after all of her answers 😂 #nursingschool #nursingstudenthumor #studytips #nursinghumor #studyingforfinalsbelike ♬ original sound – kennedy
Video Source: @_kennedylyons | TikTok
15. Catalina | @catalina.rn
Nurse Catalina is an NYC-based ICU pediatric nurse who loves to connect with fellow nurses (and other people) online. She uses vlogging as her journaling method, which we binge-watched in one go—sorry not sorry!
As a nurse influencer, Catalina doesn’t shy away from telling her audience what goes on in a day as a PICU nurse. From pre-shift chats to GRWMs for bedtime, you’re in for a rollercoaster ride with her stories!
@catalina.rn taco bell for the win #registerednurse #pedsnurse #nightshiftnurse ♬ original sound – Catalina
Video Source: @catalina.rn | TikTok
16. Sara | @alvizxsara
Nurse influencers just want to have some fun! Sara produces social media content that focuses outside of the nurse life. It’s a refreshing approach that shows how much she values quality time for herself and her loved ones.
Before working as a nurse for a family outpatient clinic, Nurse Sara didn’t have any time to do what she liked. Her experiences made her learn to enforce boundaries between work and life—an important aspect we should all learn as we go with our lives!
@alvizxsara why i left bedside nursing 😇 i cant believe its already been 3 months! #bedsidenursing #outpatientnursing #nursing #nursingschool #leavingbedsidenursing ♬ original sound – sara
Video Source: @alvizxsara | TikTok
17. Zoey Waiz | @nurse.zoey
Attention all nursing students—Zoey Waiz has a TikTok account full of helpful tips about studying, acing the TEAS, and maximizing time as a nursing student! Give this nurse influencer a follow because her advice has helped aspiring nurses develop better habits and achieve higher grades in nursing school.
Zoey is not all about nursing education; she knows how to balance her academic and social life well! This future nurse will tell you how to enjoy the little things in life.
@nurse.zoey SAVE this post for the best study hacks! 📚comment your fav study tips & try Course Hero for fr33 or get 10% 0ff your subscripti0n with code ZOEY10. ends April 30. 0ffer terms apply. @Course Hero #courseheropartner #studytips #coursehero #sp0ns0red #studyhacks ♬ original sound – Zoey Waiz | Nurse Zoey
Video Source: @nurse.zoey | TikTok
18. Jess Kinsey | @jessskinsey
Nurse influencers who share their daily life online are such a blessing because they have a space to share what they go through that often goes unnoticed. Jess Kinsey is one of them, and her TikTok account is full of pre-shift, post-shift, GRWM, meal prep, and day-off adventure content.
Nurse Jess is an ICU nurse who often spends 12 hours on duty. Reading that already sounds tiring, but she makes it look like a breeze. We’re happy to see her thriving through the midst of all the chaos!
@jessskinsey Happy Nurses Month!!! Why did you become a nurse? @AMN Healthcare 💗💗💗 #amnnurse #YourAMNVoiceMatters #ad #nurse #nursetok #icunurse #nursingstudent #travelnurse #nursesoftiktok ♬ original sound – Jess Kinsey
Video Source: @jessskinsey | TikTok
19. Breanne Anderson | @breanne.andersonn
How is a bedside nurse different from an aesthetic nurse? Breanne Anderson is here to break down the 4-1-1. Follow her TikTok account for an exclusive glimpse of what it’s like tending in aesthetic clinics!
This aesthetic nurse influencer shows her preparation routine at work, stories that happen with patients, and scientific facts about aesthetic service. We just learned the inner workings of facial injections, and it was fascinating!
@breanne.andersonn This was filmed at the end of my day so I am lookin a little ROUGH! But heres the tea on how I got into aesthetic nursing💉 #aestheticnurse #nurse #medspa #nurseinjector #esthetician ♬ original sound – Breanne Anderson
Video Source: @breanne.andersonn | TikTok
20. Anna Heid | @anna_heid
Anna Heid is the queen of mastering the perfect work-life balance. She may have 12-hour shifts in the ICU, but this registered nurse knows how to make the best out of her off-duty days. She’s one of the nurse influencers who focuses on creating lifestyle over work-related content—and we’re living for it!
Follow to see this nurse influencer’s latest travels, night-outs with her besties, mental health improvement, and beauty tips.
@anna_heid 1/1 #nightshift #nursegrwm ♬ original sound – Anna Heid
Video Source: @anna_heid | TikTok
21. Laura Gluck | @laurakgluck
A spotlight for Laura Gluck RN—she’s a family nurse practitioner (FNP) student who is set to graduate this year. This registered nurse shares her wisdom about nursing and how she constantly learns something new about it.
As a healthcare professional, Nurse Laura highlights the humanity of being a nurse and how her nursing career allows her to connect deeply with patients. At the same time, she’s an advocate for nurses—Laura reminds her followers and co-nurses about the importance of prioritizing oneself. If we can’t take care of ourselves, how are we supposed to care for others?
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Video Source: @laurakgluck | Instagram
Nurses Leave a Huge Impact on Society—You Can Too!
Nurse influencers are agencies of change for professional healthcare workers. These content creators shine a light on the truths behind the nursing profession, their tireless efforts for patients, and their hardships. Many trust their influence because they genuinely connect with their audience.
If you’re interested in working with nurse influencers, The Influence Agency can help you! Our team of influencer and social media marketing experts connect you with the right people who can represent your brand and take it to the next level.
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