Improving Your Social Life Online

[Julie Davis]

My social life as an ICU nurse always left something to be desired. I'm now happily married because I met my husband -- a software engineer for a pharmaceutical company -- through a social network online. But both of us were frustrated that there isn't a place for professionals in the medical field to meet. We're thinking of starting a dating and social network website exclusively for nurses and professionals in the health care field. Does anyone else think this is a good idea -- or are there already too many online dating websites out there ? Would you use a website that was a place for nurses and others in the health professions to meet ?

[elprup, BSN, RN]

Yes, please start one soon before somebody takes your idea!!!

And let me know when it's ready!

[elprup, BSN, RN]

I don't think it's a good idea. I have friends who have looked on match.com for other nurses, etc and they turned out to be full of crap. RN was really a tech, etc...Not that I'm bashing techs, I'm bashing liars, there are alot on the internet! That doesn't even begin to speak about the crazy people who sign up.

Well, if it gets to the point you meet somebody and get their name, you can look them up via the board of registered nurses website and type in their name to see if they are truly a nurse or if they are lying. We should be able to do that for most medical positions I assume? So what I am saying, once you know their name, and it's verified by driver's license, check on line and there's your answer. I still think it's a great idea! Sign me up.

[Aviationurse]

pls sign me up...i think it is nice ...i thought its a wonderful idea....

[shoegalRN, RN]

I don't see why not.

With commericals like Match.com and eHarmony.com playing every 2 seconds between my favorite TV shows, I think it's a good idea.

Please keep us posted. I'm a 4th year nursing student and I put my love life on hold to pursue this degree. It would be nice to meet someone who understands that sacrafice (sp?).