Effective Date: June 2025

Welcome to The Nursing Lens. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Who We Are

The Nursing Lens is a nurse-led media platform that publishes stories, health articles, photography, videos, and other creative content from nurses and caregivers across all levels and backgrounds. Our mission is to support nurse well-being, amplify authentic voices, and improve public health literacy.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to:

  • Use this site only for lawful, respectful purposes.
  • Not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission.
  • Not misuse any form inputs, comment systems, or submission tools.

We reserve the right to block or remove users or content that violate these terms or compromise our mission.

3. Content Submissions

When you submit content (writing, images, audio, video, etc.) to The Nursing Lens:

  • You retain ownership of your work.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit (for grammar/clarity), and distribute your content across our platform and affiliated channels (e.g., social media, newsletter).
  • You affirm that the work is original, does not violate any third-party rights, and is free of protected health information (PHI) or other confidential data unless appropriate permissions have been granted.

We reserve the right to reject or remove submissions at our discretion.

4. Volunteer Participation

Writers, editors, and contributors participate voluntarily. There is no guarantee of compensation. Contributors are free to republish their content elsewhere after it appears on The Nursing Lens. We may use submissions to create derivative works (e.g., adapted video stories) with contributor credit.

5. Medical Disclaimer

The content on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for medical concerns.

6. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your information. By using the site, you consent to our data practices.

We may include links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse their content and are not responsible for their practices.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

9. Contact

Questions? Concerns?

Email us at: eric@thenursinglens.org