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Nurse writer, author, or historian
A nurse writer, author or historian writes and contributes to educational materials, articles, historical books, even television or movie scripts about nursing.
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Required education
ADN or BSN
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
Out-of-hospital
Treat patients in their homes, during travel, or other non-hospital environments.
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
What you’ll do as a nurse writer, author, or historian
You’ll always be in demand due to the constantly evolving nature of healthcare and nursing.
Consulting
You’ll offer detailed, knowledgeable advice on how to portray nurses in books, television shows, and movies and other media.
Fact-checking
You’ll check that medical details, nurses’ roles, and healthcare environments are correctly portrayed.
Reviewing
You’ll use your editorial skills and healthcare knowledge to make sure that the final piece is medically correct and accurately represents the skills and culture of nursing.
Writing
You’ll write articles, books, blogs and scripts about nursing.
Where you’ll work as a nurse writer
Nurse writers, authors, or historians work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Publications
- From home
How to become a nurse writer, author, or historian
Get an Associate’s Degrees in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Take classes in writing or pursuing a double major, or minor, in writing communications.
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining experience that will help inform your writing.
You’re ready to work as a nurse writer, author, or historian!
Nurse writer, author, or historian career resources
Become a member of a nurse writer, author, or historian organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
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