Now Collecting Nursing Stories

Stories From Nursing

We’re collecting short, true Nursing stories for a future published Stories From Nursing book. Send us the funny, tender, exhausting, heartbreaking, hopeful, and deeply human moments that stay with nurses long after the shift ends.

How it works

Submit your story

What's your story? Share it using the submission form.

We read and curate

We look for stories with heart, humor, honesty, and a strong fit for each community collection.

Collections are published

Your story could be selected for publication and preserved in one of our community collection books to be read by others for generations to come.

Nursing stories we're looking for

You don't need a perfect essay. You just need a moment.
Just tell us what happened, who was there, why it mattered, and what stayed with you.

A moment of unexpected humor during a hard shift
A patient who changed the way you see the work
A quiet act of care no one else saw
A coworker who helped you get through the day
A break room story that still makes you laugh
A small moment of hope in a difficult situation
A lesson nursing taught you that stayed with you
A first shift, last shift, or shift you'll never forget

What contributors receive

Everyone who submits a story will receive 10% off a future Stories From book order.
If your story is selected for publication, you'll receive one free Author Edition copy of the book featuring your story!

Submitting a story does not guarantee publication.
Selected stories may be edited for length, clarity, privacy, tone, and fit.

Submit a Nursing Story

Privacy first

Please avoid using full names or identifying details about patients, families, coworkers, or private situations unless you have permission. Changed names and general descriptions are completely fine. We want real stories told with care.

Books that give back to health care

10% of profits from Stories from Nursing will be donated to a nonprofit supporting nurses, CNAs, MAs, EMTs, or other healthcare-related causes.
We'll announce the nonprofit partner before or when the book becomes available.

Have a nursing story you still think about?

If a moment has stayed with you, there's probably a reason.
Send us the story. We'll take it from there.

Submit a Nursing Story