Being a minority nurse can add pressure on top of the standards you already set for yourself. AAPI nurses sometimes feel misunderstood or singled out at work because of their race or culture. The creators on this list cover everything from ICU night shifts to mental health to dermatology. Here is who they are and what they post about.
10 AAPI Nurses to Follow on Instagram
Ari, BS, BSN, RN (@nurseari_) posts about life as an Asian American ICU nurse, including her mental health journey and the cultural taboo around going to therapy.
Clara Jones, NP-C (@nurseclara) founded The Asian Care Unit (ACU) and covers AAPI mentorship, mental health, gynecology, and the experience of being a nurse practitioner from a multicultural background.
AJ, BSN, RN, CCRN (@ajthenurse) shares how he studied for and passed the CCRN exam, his work as a charge nurse, and what it means to be a Filipino American nurse.
Jasmine Win, L&D Nurse (@jasminewiin) posts from the perspective of a labor and delivery nurse, with travel, food, and tips for new moms.
Yaeeun, L&D RN, FNP-S (@this.yaesthetic.life) writes about leaving the corporate world after experiencing workplace racism and building a career as a nurse practitioner on her own terms.
Kali Patel, NICU RN (@kalindipatel_) covers night shift work in the neonatal ICU alongside her love of Indian culture, vegetarian food, and travel.
Vanessa Lee, RN (@vanessalee_rn) is an aesthetic nurse and the founder of thingswedo.co. She talks about her Filipino heritage, skincare, and acne treatment.
Vanna Padilla, NP-C (@vannapadilla_np) is a dermatology NP and the founder of Your Skincare Expert. She posts skincare guidance and advocates for Asian American nurses through the ACU.
Vivian, BSN, RN, WHNP-Student (@viv_obnurse) covers Vietnamese culture and women's health nursing, including sexual and reproductive health.
Sara, NP (@the.nurse.sarah) shares her path from pediatric hematology-oncology nursing to procedural nurse practitioner, plus how serving as a Navy nurse shaped her career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What share of registered nurses are Asian American or Pacific Islander?
Asian nurses account for about 9% of registered nurses in the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey, one of the larger non-white groups in the profession. Pacific Islander nurses are counted separately and make up a much smaller share.
Why follow AAPI nurses on social media?
These creators build community for nurses who can feel isolated at work, share specialty knowledge from the ICU to dermatology, and talk openly about mental health and cultural identity. For students and new grads, they double as informal mentors.
Which specialties do the nurses on this list work in?
The list spans intensive care, labor and delivery, the neonatal ICU, women's health, pediatric hematology-oncology, aesthetics, and dermatology, plus nurse practitioner and Navy nursing paths.
Are these accounts useful for nursing students?
Yes. Several post study tips, certification advice such as how one nurse passed the CCRN exam, and honest accounts of building a career, which can help students see paths that fit their background.
How can AAPI nurses find professional community beyond social media?
Groups like the Asian Care Unit (ACU) and the Philippine Nurses Association of America offer mentorship and advocacy. Many of the nurses on this list are involved in or point followers toward those organizations.