Nurses work tirelessly, in highly stressful situations, often dealing with people in a great deal of pain. The work they do is invaluable, and transformative.

But what about support for the nurses themselves? Who is there to help and heal them?

With the proliferation of information available online, there are some excellent resources available today to help those nurses who need support.

With this week being Nurses Week we’ve put together a list of online communities and professional organizations that nursing professionals can visit to find advice, support and solace during challenging times.

Online Communities

NursingLink: For nurses to come together for resources and services to advance careers

Healthcare Travelbook: For traveling health care professionals

Nurses Reconnected: For reconnecting with people you worked or went to school with

Campus RN 2 RN: For nursing students to interact with friends, other RNs, and employers

Student Nurse Journey: For nursing students to share their knowledge, thoughts, ideas, stories, and support

Professional Organizations

ANA NurseSpace: For members only of American Nurses Association, containing communities, discussions, contests and resources

The American Assembly for Men in Nursing: For nurses to meet, discuss, and influence factors affecting men as nurses

The International Council of Nurses: For a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing more than 13 million nurses worldwide

Nurse.com: Providing job searches, CE certified education, news, event updates, and much more for nurses, this is a great place to visit to stay up to date and learn how Nurses can connect and support.

These are just eight of the best support sites dedicated to the world of nursing. Be sure to share your favorites in the comments below if you have suggestions for other great sites.