About NurseJournal
Whether you’re a nurse or aspiring to become one, we’re here to provide resources that guide and support you on your nursing journey.
Our Commitment to Nursing Education
At NurseJournal, we have been helping prospective healthcare professionals and career changers find their path in nursing for nearly a decade.
Our website serves as a hub of up-to-date information on higher education as well as expert-driven content on news and industry trends that affect nurses and other healthcare workers.
The investment in pursuing nursing education, along with advanced degrees, leads to an impact on the next generation of nurses and improving our patients’ quality of life.
— Kristi Ricord, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
On our website, you can find:
- Nursing Program Rankings – We break down the best nursing programs based on academic quality, affordability, reputation, and program offerings.
- Financial Aid Guides – We list scholarships and grants that are continuously updated to include emerging financial aid programs for students interested in U.S.-based programs.
- Ask a Nurse Tool – Our Q&A series addresses future nurses’ most pressing questions, from topics about nursing school to life as a nurse.
- News & Advice – Check out your go-to stop for nursing news where experts weigh in on what’s happening in the nursing world.
Our Editorial Process
At NurseJournal, you’ll find expert-driven, data-backed information covering all aspects of the nursing field. Our team follows strict editorial and sourcing guidelines to ensure that content is timely, accurate, and free from bias.
Updated Content
Content is continually updated to ensure that information is current. Find out more about the sources we use.
Fact-Checked by Professionals
All pages are fact-checked by our team of editors or reviewed by nursing professionals for accuracy. Learn more about our Integrity Network.
Data-Driven Rankings
Program rankings are based on a student-centered, data-driven methodology. Read more about the rankings creation process.
Editorial Integrity
To help meet high-quality standards, our content is reviewed by Integrity Network contributors, who are specialized nurses, mental health professionals, and academics.
Our editorial content is free from influence of school sponsors. Advertising placements and sponsored content are clearly labeled throughout the site. Review our full advertising policy.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to NurseJournal’s content and style guide. Our antibias reviewers help us ensure we are using conscious language that is inclusive to a diverse audience. These guidelines are regularly reviewed to make sure we are covering sensitive subjects with care.
Beyond practicing conscious language, NurseJournal strives to provide resources for people from diverse backgrounds and create content that addresses disparities in healthcare in our guides, news stories, and in-depth features.
Meet Our Team
Kellee Kratzer
Katie Nelson
Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC
Joey Morris
Maggie Holland
Victoria Hudgeons
Victoria Lurie
Diana Zaremba
Rebecca Munday
Meet Our Contributors
We select our contributors, including Integrity Network members, writers, and copy editors, based on the knowledge and experience they can bring to our different types of content. Some of our writers have backgrounds in nursing and healthcare. Others offer their expertise in research, education, and journalism.
Learn more about NurseJournal’s contributors.