r/StudentNurse

Community Overview

About r/StudentNurse

Practically anything and everything related to nursing school.

The community at a glance

r/StudentNurse is a Subreddit for Students and Med School Students with roughly 199K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Medical School communities list.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, School, and Nursing. Product recommendations often mention shoes, school, and software purchases.

On Reddit
Established 2012
199K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +10.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 36K members
  • 2021: 32K members
  • 2023: 36K members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 17K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members

Topics

  • Struggling
    43 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    43
  • School
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    School
    16
  • Nursing
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Nursing
    13
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    9
  • Clinical
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Clinical
    6

Flair

  • Discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Is my program weird for this or is this normal??
    2. Is private or cc better
    3. Thinking about becoming a nurse in BC Canada
    #1
    Discussion
    Is my program weird for this or is this normal?? · Is private or cc better · Thinking about becoming a nurse in BC Canada
    13
  • Complaint (open to advice)
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I think I’m officially dropping out guys. I just can’t find the passion anymore, and I am miserable despite life changes, therapy, everything. No one has been able to think of the right nursing fit for me.
    2. Burnout close to finish line
    3. Didn’t get into nursing program
    #2
    Complaint (open to advice)
    I think I’m officially dropping out guys. I just can’t find the passion anymore, and I am miserable despite life changes, therapy, everything. No one has been able to think of the right nursing fit for me. · Burnout close to finish line · Didn’t get into nursing program
    12
  • Prenursing
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Working and Full Time LPN program
    2. I've finished almost all my prerequisites but can't get into nursing school yet
    3. Does the college matter
    #3
    Prenursing
    Working and Full Time LPN program · I've finished almost all my prerequisites but can't get into nursing school yet · Does the college matter
    5
  • Clinicals
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Had a hell of an afternoon...
    2. Inappropriate resident
    #4
    Clinicals
    Had a hell of an afternoon... · Inappropriate resident
    2
  • homework / studying help needed
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Failed my 2 NSG exams. Is there hope I can graduate?
    2. Critical care tips
    #5
    homework / studying help needed
    Failed my 2 NSG exams. Is there hope I can graduate? · Critical care tips
    2

Product recommendations

  • shoes
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best all white sneakers for nursing school ?
    2. Best shoes for 12 hour shifts?
    3. Best shoes for nursing
    #1
    shoes
    Best all white sneakers for nursing school ? · Best shoes for 12 hour shifts? · Best shoes for nursing
    7
  • school
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a private school in NYC area?
    2. Can anyone recommend a private school in NYC area?
    3. help please: what school would you recommend?
    #2
    school
    Can anyone recommend a private school in NYC area? · Can anyone recommend a private school in NYC area? · help please: what school would you recommend?
    4
  • software purchases
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school
    2. Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school
    3. Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school
    #3
    software purchases
    Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school · Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school · Best software purchases you made/bought in nursing school
    3
  • ipad
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Which iPad do you recommend for nursing?
    2. Which iPad do you recommend for nursing?
    #4
    ipad
    Which iPad do you recommend for nursing? · Which iPad do you recommend for nursing?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/StudentNurse for?
Best for Students and Med School Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/StudentNurse free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/StudentNurse have?
Roughly 199K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/StudentNurse on?
r/StudentNurse runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/StudentNurse cover?
On the Hive Index, r/StudentNurse is organized under Students, Med School Students.
How do I join r/StudentNurse?
You can join r/StudentNurse by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Students communities like?
Communities for students at high school, university, and graduate level, covering study skills, campus life, career prep, and mental health. Discord hosts massive study communities with focus rooms and accountability systems, while Reddit has subreddits for specific schools, programs, and academic disciplines.

Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
(+100%)
34
Visitors /mo
(+113%)
1
Referrals /mo
(-67%)

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