Published Nov 6, 2016
Kitiger, RN
1,834 Posts
Join the next generation of the world's largest, longest-running study of health and wellness
Please notice that the Nurses' Health Study is now also recruiting male nurses along with female nurses. All of you youngsters, age 19 to 51 are encouraged to join.
I've been a participant in the Nurses' Health Study 2 since I graduated. Once or twice a year, I fill out a questionnaire. These questionnaires are now online, and easy to fill out. Sometimes they ask for donations such as blood or hair. You are not obligated to participate in that if you don't want to do so.
Go to Home - Nurses' Health Study and get started.
elkpark
14,633 Posts
I, too, have been a participant in the Nurses Health Study 2 for decades now, and strongly encourage younger nurses to join the new cohort.
Boomer MS, RN
511 Posts
I also have been involved in this study, so long I cannot remember when I joined. I think this is an a very important longitudinal study, albeit the sample being only nurses. For those sitting on the fence, it is very easy to share your health information. There is no pressure whatsoever. For the next generation of nurses, it is also of utmost importance. I think there are many unanswered questions that warrant further study. If you're a newer grad struggling with find employment, I'll give you a pass. For those who are working, please give it some thought and consideration.
Long-term studies like these are so very important. For example, it was through these Nurses' Health Studies that we learned that giving estrogen to post-menopausal women does not protect against cardiovascular disease. In fact, it increases the risk!
blondy2061h, MSN, RN
1 Article; 4,094 Posts
Excited to have a chance to join such important research! Just finished my first survey.
Libby1987
3,726 Posts
I suddenly feel my age, too old to join.
JBudd, MSN
3,836 Posts
yup, me too. Was getting ready to sign up until I went back and looked at the age limits.
Well, it's their loss, right?! They don't know what they're missing!
MyAimIsTrue, BSN
201 Posts
Did it take a long time for them to email a confirmation? I registered a couple of hours ago. I was expecting it to be instantaneous.
AceOfHearts<3
916 Posts
I got mine within minutes last night when I joined.
cleback
1,381 Posts
Already in!
xoemmylouox, ASN, RN
3,150 Posts
I've been doing surveys for years now. I hope it serves a purpose in the future. It'll tell how I had kids, gained weight, worked too many hours, gained weight, went back to school, gained weight, and hopefully once I'm done with school how I lost weight and moved on with my career.