Top 100 Nursing Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 nursing influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 35M combined followers. Median audience size is 122K (mean 350K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.6% (median 3%). That is 1.2pp below the 3.8% nursing industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.1pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 28% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,136–$8,581 and a Reel $3,810–$13,400 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nursing premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $10,680–$42,905.
Key takeaways for nursing in September 2026
- John, Lauren Drain Kagan, Nicci Robinson currently sit at the top of this nursing ranking.
- Follower mix: 42% micro, 35% mid, 11% macro, 10% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 2 countries on the list, led by United States (2%) and Bangladesh (1%).
- 99 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 99 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Kendall Rahman at 5.6%, which is not the largest audience (John at 4.4M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Nursing Influencers ranked
1.
John Mega
@nurse.johnn📩 : 📍: LA Podcast: -Staffed Tour Dates 🔽
4.4M Followers 33.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,538 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Lauren Drain Kagan Mega
@laurendrainfit✝️ God first 🏥Nurse🏋🏼Personal Trainer 🎙️Singer📕NYT Best Seller 👧🏽Mom | Aria Skye 👙Bikini Pro 💃🏼Transformation Coach | 40k+ Clients - 📍Vegas - Divorced
3.6M Followers 22K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,055 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Nicci Robinson Mega
@nicci_robinsonCo-Founder & Lead Trainer Athlete 💪🏽Wife 💍 | Mom 2 B 🎀 | RN💉| Dallas, TX📍 HIIT IN 40 Challenge now live 👇🏽
1.8M Followers 16.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,291 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Jen Hamilton Mega
@_jen_hamilton_RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB, TE (for toxically empathetic)
1.5M Followers 9.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,320 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Valdineia Santana de Oliveira Mega
@val_graciaaValdineia Santana de Oliveira is a nursing creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.4M Followers 12.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,266 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Steven Ho Mega
@steveioeNot a nurse🙅♂️ Not a doctor 😉. Retired ER Tech 😌Business: 👇Comedy Show Dates!
1.3M Followers 11.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,094 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Nurse Blake Mega United States
@nurse.blake🎤 But Did You Die Comedy Tour - Tickets Below! 🛳️ Jamaica 2026 🏕️ Camp NurseCon 2026 Shop Fabletics Scrubs ⬇️
1.2M Followers 6.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,368 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Kristine Tuttle Mega
@kristine_nurseinthemakingSharing my 💛 + 🧠 for Nursing🩺 ︱ BSN, RN 👇🏼 ︱Nursing School Study Guides
1.2M Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 8,560 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Angell Love Mega
@iloveangel2God 1st ✝️ CEO | RN, BSN | Future Doctor 🩺 (FNP/DNP loading…⏳) | 📧
1M Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,423 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Lauren Luongo Mega
@lauren.luongo✨ Internationally Published Model🥼 Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner💊 MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC📚 Doctoral Student
1M Followers 10K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,558 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Yeisy Ramos Macro
@yeisyramos_Aesthetic Nurse 👩🏽⚕️💉 Top Premiers Injector 🏆Associated Press📞 (786) 848-6674 / 📞 (786) 793‑8062
997K Followers 12.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,101 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Miki Rai Macro United States
@mikiraiDoctor & Nurse duo | Seattle 📧 next: End of Residency + a big move 🚚All my favorites ⤵️
918K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 9,075 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Alex Kim Macro
@thatalexrnNurse Alex 🇺🇸/🇰🇷📍CT🧑🍼Pediatric & Neonatal Nurse 🐱Dad to an asthmatic cat ✉️
875K Followers 13.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,279 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Nurse Sarah Macro
@registerednursern_com💰10% OFF w/ STUDYING10🩺Nursing Notes in Link Below🩺
847K Followers 10.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 785 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Karrie Locher Macro
@karrie_locher👶🏽helping moms confidently bring home their babies 🍼breastfeeding & bottle support, baby care tips and info 👩🏽⚕️ RN, BSN CLC👇🏽FREE baby reg guide
837K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 9,142 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Shannon Tripp Macro
@shantrippPediatric ER Nurse & Mom of 6Helping Moms Worry Less + Enjoy Motherhood MoreTips to Keep Kids Safe & HealthyGain Calm Confidence: FREE CLASS ⬇️
647K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,210 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Lindsey Shelton Macro
@scrubhacks🫶🏼nursing is my plan Bcomedy | mental health matters 💊🎙️ host | 💌
599K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 8,229 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Stephanee Beggs Macro
@stephaneebeggsER RN 🩺 30 Under 30👩🏼⚕️CEO: RNExplained, Inc.™️ALL THINGS RNEXPLAINED👇🏼
597K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,631 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Lauren Johnson Macro
@naturalnursemomma𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲. wife + mom of 3, 👶 with Down Syndrome.Family Nurse Practitioner.Natural remedies. Holistic health.
563K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,153 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Penny Smith Macro
@hospicenursepenny🩺Hospice BSN, RN, CHPN🎬Social media influencer 2m+📕Best selling author “Influencing Death”🎙️Co-host
533K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 2,615 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Hadley Vlahos Macro
@nurse.hadley🩺 Registered Nurse📖 New York Times Bestselling Author of THE IN-BETWEEN 🎬 TV series: coming soon! 💌 agency: 📚
508K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,522 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Rachel Santana Mid
@xoxosantanaRachel Santana is a nursing influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
489K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,559 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Jamie Mid
@nursejamielaCelebrity Skin Expert 👩🏼⚕️ Founder, • •🏆 Emmy Nominated TV Aesthetic Specialist & Mom of Triplets
408K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,355 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Mercy Flomo Mid
@mercygono1.8 Million YT fam CEO of Nurse, Mom, Real estate, interior design loverColumbus, Ohiocollabs : New vid⬇️
359K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,568 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Anna Pascarella Mid
@anna_thenurseLabor & Delivery + Postpartum NurseLearn & LaughOptimist•Mother•Fun-lovingEmail➡️ use code ANNA10
349K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,625 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Brian Mid
@theivguyRN, VA-BCTeaching venipuncture techniques to medical professionals.⬇Video Courses⬇
316K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,856 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Olubukola Akinpelu Mid
@mylifeassugar_Nurse Educator & CoachAuthor of “The Ultimate help Nursing Students become Nurses 📍Dallas TXGet your Study Guide here👇🏾
265K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 8,075 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Kara Thompson Mid
@karathebabynurseMom Tips & Nurse TricksMom x 3 🤍 Author Mother-baby nurse 👩🍼🍼🩺
260K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,574 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Zahra Rose Mid
@nurse.zaraZahra Rose is a nursing creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
254K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,678 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Zoey Waiz Mid
@nurse.zoey✨ Pediatric ICU Nurse | Lash Tech | Lifestyle |📍San Francisco, California
229K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,927 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Crystal Uribe Mid
@intravenousqueenveins | anti-aging | wellness | motherhoodConcierge NP a global mission to positively impact patient outcomes thru IV education.
211K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,800 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Naseema McElroy Mid
@financiallyintentionalHelping mommies get rich and raise rich kids 📰 Featured in Forbes & Parents📋 Get Rich for you and your kids 👇🏾
210K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,290 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Kelsey Rowell Mid
@wholelifenurseI help Nurses Create FREEDOM 🙌🏻(Remote + Biotech + Low Stress Jobs + Side Hustles)! DM me “25” for my Top 25 Non-Traditional Jobs List! ⬇️⬇️
198K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,551 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Olivia Salmen Mid
@oliviasalmen_aesthetics📚Aesthetic Injector💉International trainer: 📍 Nashville, TN📍
176K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,766 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Jessica Sites Mid
@nursejessicasitesRN, BSN, Public figure, video creator, nurse📲 Facebook, YouTube, TikTok
174K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,678 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Kate Johnson Mid
@nursekatejohnson✨ Mama x 4 ✨Creator: The 15 Minute Movement ✨Founder: The 100 Day Challenge ✨Health & Wellness ✨Not medical advice - education
174K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,205 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Nurse Erica Mid
@the.nurse.ericaNurse Advocate *Disruptor Red & Black Ribbons! Nurses Uncorked Podcast. 6720 N Hualapai Wy, Suite 145-260 Las Vegas NV 89149
171K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,591 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Tyler Mid
@thevisualnurseAuthor & Illustrator |Helping new nurses read basic rhythms!📍Orlando, FLResources!👇🏻
162K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,522 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
David Nurse Mid
@davidnursenba🙏🏼God First 🧠 How to get ‘In The Zone’📚 WSJ Best Selling Author🎤 Top 50 Keynote Speaker🎙️ The Doctor & The Nurse Pod
161K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,706 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Katie Duke Mid
@thekatiedukeSharing lessons on life + work + style after 40 in NYC. Lead Clinician at 📧
156K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 5,897 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Amirah Ali Mid
@thenursebrat👩🏾⚕️ | Travel ER RN 🎥 | Lifestyle, Beauty, Nursing 📕 | Digital Products, Coaching, Hair 📲 | TT: nursebrat⬇️ | Click Below To Book, Shop + More
145K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,118 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Kaela Mid
@mikaelachavezt💉| (Deaf) Registered Nurse ⏱| TT: (285k)📍| Washington State - SEATTLEBusiness:
144K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,353 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Sarah Nurse Mid
@nursey16queen energy only ✨world & olympic champion
142K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,845 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Megan D' Andrea Mid
@nursemeggydrnER Registered travel nurse | Model | Equestrian |Freedom 🇺🇸 | Jetsetter ✈️ | Jesus ❤️ Business inquiries: | RN, BSN, PCCN
142K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 9,025 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Samantha Cepeda Mid
@thenursesam📚 How to Study + Retain in Nursing School🧠 50K Visual /ADHD Learners Helped📝 Content + Strategy = NCLEX Pass⬇️ Tap 🔗 or DM “NCLEXHELP” for more
141K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,203 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Christianah Akintayo Mid
@proud_nursemj-Author|Nurse Coach -UK|US|NG|RN ~BSc🇬🇧🇺🇸🇳🇬 -Relocation Nurse; I provide expert guidance & support for nurses relocating to UK/USAwebsite ⬇️
140K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,794 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Judy Mid
@nurse_judy_keJudy is a nursing content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
132K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 9,119 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Jami Fregeau Mid
@theneurodivergentnurse🎧 Host of The Neurodivergent Nurse Podcast🧠 Mental Health Advocate📚 Sharing strategies for neurodivergent minds🩺 Nurse🚫Not Medical Advice
132K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,472 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Danielle LeVeck Mid
@nurseabnormalitiesDanielle LeVeck is a nursing creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
125K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,039 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Louie Mid
@geezelouiseeeee✨ a girl in her 30s just trying her best🍃 nursing • travel • personal finance • life📍 San Francisco, CA 💌
125K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,377 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Ashley Adkins Mid
@ashleylorenaadkinsMAMA + ICU NURSE MSN, RN, CCRN 💉 NURSING CRASH COURSES💥 ⬇️📧:
119K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 8,079 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Sarah John Mid
@nursewhogolfscoastal connecticutgolf + nurse stuff + mom stuff + everything in betweenco-founder 📧 Inquiries:
118K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,964 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Amber Mid
@unearthedamberFamily Nurse Practitioner 👩🏾⚕️Wellness | Lifestyle | Natural HairHouston📍 💌
115K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,772 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Gaige Matthews Mid
@gaigematthews_🫀Helping nurses lose 20+lbs & reclaim energy & confidence🫶 Faith + Fitness for nurses | Wife🩵 DM “TG1” for my free guide👩⚕️800+ nurses coached
107K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,367 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
kia nurse Mid
@kianursekia like the car, nurse like the occupation.wnba chicago skyteam canada raptors/ncaa basketball analyst: TSN business inquiries:
106K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,199 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Sarah Warren Mid
@shesinscrubs🇩🇴 enfermera, producer, myth, legend building community 🧿 semi regular newsletter “care for me” ↴
101K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,292 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Victoria Meskin Micro
@nurse.tori_🍼 Night NICU nurse, full-time mama💗 Co-founder 🌊 Los Angeles | scrubs, sass & serotonin💎
97.5K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,276 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Glory Micro
@nurse_weysabiMaternal-Child|Health Advocate|Learn Safe Health Practices Registered Nurse/Midwife BNSc,RN,RM,RHP🏆Winner Excellence in HealthInfluenceAuthor✍️🤝📧
90.9K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 7,046 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Clara Jones Micro
@itsclarajonesmy musings as a nurse practitioner, new mom & everything in betweenco-founder 💌
90.7K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,093 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Melissa Berg Micro
@thebeautynurseFounder & Nurse injector at Montana girl living in Spokane, WAShop my links ↓
79.5K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,548 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Jess McCalister Micro
@jessmccalisterrn🩺 Remote nursing career specialist 👩🏻💻EntrepreneurHot mom hacks & single mom life
78.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,510 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Chelsea Reinhardt Micro
@cecestudyguides📝 Nursing Study Guides 📚I help Nursing Students thrive in school and pass their NCLEX 💯🩺 Nursing Notes ⤵️ 🆓 ⬇️
78.2K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 2,728 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Alexis Nicole Micro
@aalexisnicole🏥 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 🎥 YouTube: The Nurse Nook✉️
72.1K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,382 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
MyQueen Dickens Micro
@nursequeen__Nursing l Lifestyle l Fashion📍D.C.Certified Nurse MidwifeIV Hydration CEO FREE 💉💧 Checklist ⬇️
65.3K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,518 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Celeste Garcia Micro
@nursecelestexo•nursing content | lifestyle | fits | amazon finds | vlogs•sharing what I love📸| mama of 🐾 ⬇️all the links
59.6K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 3,794 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Nurse Pilot Makala Micro
@nursepilotmakala.k👩⚕️ Nurse to pilot 👩✈️✨Dreams coming true✨🦅NKAWTG🇺🇸
56.9K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 744 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Jia Micro
@itsnursejiaprofessional dilly dally-er📩 📍 dallas
55.3K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 369 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Michelle Micro
@michthenurse🕊 2026 bride🫀 clinical trials + pediatric RN➕ ambassador | code: MichelleHFirstFigs
54.9K Followers 971 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,890 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Sarah Garces Micro
@the.nurse.sarahfounder of aesthetic nurse practitioner𖡡 san diego, california ↓ book with me ambassador
54.4K Followers 996 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 6,563 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Georgina Villarreal Micro
@nurse.georgie† wife • latina • nurse • wellbeing⟡ founder app ⊹ coach ⤵ join the healthcare strong app pre-sale
50K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 779 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Jacklyn Chestnut Micro
@iam.nursejackie📝 Women's Health NP 👩🏾⚕️ L&D 💖 God, Family & Women's health👚 Owner of ***Disclaimer: educational content, not medical advice**
49.7K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,832 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
“Nurse Alice” Benjamin Micro
@asknursealiceAmerica’s Favorite Nurse Medical Correspondent ER Nurse Practitioner & CNSProverbs 31 woman 🙏🏾❤️
47.8K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,727 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Conner Micro
@nurse.connerEnchanted by humanity 🇵🇸🏳️🌈 Views are my own and do not reflect my employer
47.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,628 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Nurses Inspire Nurses Micro
@nursesinspirenursesHuman first, nurse second 👩⚕️🩺Helping nurses feel valued, prioritize self-care, and avoid burnoutApparel, products, resources, & moreSHOP 👇
47.3K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 8,049 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Nurse JJ Micro
@juliaj.nurseWelcome to the chaos!! Just an RN doing my best 🩺🦠 Follow on YouTube and TikTok too!!😆 Business email is 📧📬
43.8K Followers 855 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 3,107 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Nicole Lee Micro
@nursinglifesimplifiedmy life as a med/onc RN ambassador🩺🤍🪞🧚🏼🍸🪩🕊️
42.7K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 8,358 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Christina Massaro Micro
@chrissycrnaCRNA 💉CoFounder 💅 City GirlI teach critical care and anesthesia at opinions are my own + do not reflect my employer
41.1K Followers 744 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,821 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Nurse Julia Micro
@thenursejulia📍 ATLNurse PractitionerNursing | Lifestyle | Travel | Self Carepartner ~views are my own~fndr 🇺🇸 🇳🇬
40.2K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,149 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Sabrina Micro
@nursesabnycNurse//undercover creative Real talk/off-duty style. Neuro focus + holistic mind-body. Science + healing. Certified in both. Present📍but everywhere
38.9K Followers 640 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,637 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Liz Micro
@im.nurse.liz👩🏻⚕️ Family Nurse Practitioner🧶 ADHD Hobbies🎥 YouTube: Nurse Liz⬇️ NP Resources
38.6K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 731 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Alissa Micro
@thisholisticnurse𝙵 𝙰 𝙸 𝚃 𝙷 • 𝙵 𝙰 𝙼 𝙸 𝙻 𝚈 • 𝙵 𝚁 𝙴 𝙴 𝙳 𝙾 𝙼 • wife + homeschool mom + RN since ‘06• 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕠𝕞 • your story starts here 👇🏼
38.3K Followers 720 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,016 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Natalie Micro
@natalie_pnp_Science-based feel-good motherhood🫶Toddler mom & mama of TWINS💙💙💕Peds NP, PICU & Travel RN👩🏼⚕️NP & RN pediatric resources👇
37.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,612 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Leah Helmbrecht Micro
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Zanobia Bakari Micro
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Olivia Micro
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Jasmine Micro
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nursing adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $2,136 | $8,581 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $3,810 | $13,400 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $10,680 | $42,905 |
What this nursing influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.6 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 5,313 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (99%). A meaningful secondary slice is Bengali (1%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 91 female / 7 male (2 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 2 | 2% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 42 | 42% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 35 | 35% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 11 | 11% |
| Mega (1M+) | 10 | 10% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 2% |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1% |
How to brief nursing influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Nursing Influencers vs related lists
Nursing Influencers averages 0.2pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (122K vs 137K).
Nursing Influencers averages 0.7pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (122K vs 623K).
Nursing Influencers averages 1.1pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (122K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Influencers (this page) | 100 | 122K | 2.6% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (99 verified public figures, 1 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Nursing Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top nursing influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 nursing influencers is led by John, Lauren Drain Kagan, Nicci Robinson. Combined they represent 35M followers, with an average engagement of 2.6%. 99 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this nursing list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 122K followers, 2.6% average ER, 28% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for nursing Instagram accounts?
For nursing we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.6%, which is 1.2pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do nursing influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,136–$8,581; a Reel is $3,810–$13,400. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these nursing influencers based?
The ranking spans 2 countries. The largest shares are United States (2%), Bangladesh (1%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these nursing influencers?
99 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the nursing list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with nursing?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.