Nursefully: The Mental Health Platform Created By Nurses For Nurses
In a profession built on compassion and sacrifice, it’s no surprise that nurses often find themselves pouring from an empty cup. The long shifts, emotional toll, and constant pressure to perform at 110% and it all adds up. That’s why the recent launch of Nursefully, a new mental health platform created by and for nurses, is such a timely and necessary resource.
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Launched on May 12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nursefully is designed to meet nurses exactly where they are mentally, emotionally, and even geographically. The platform connects nurses with licensed therapists who truly understand the realities of nursing, not just in theory, but in the lived chaos of missed meals, back-to-back call lights, and code blues at the end of shifts.
“In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there are ways to find clarity and control with the right tools and people around you. Nursefully is the resource I always wished existed—for myself and for the nurses who stood beside me through the hardest cases.”-Kimberly Chow, DNP, MBA, Co-Founder of Nursefully
A Lifeline in a Time of Crisis
The need couldn’t be more urgent. According to a 2023 National Nursing Workforce Study, 34% of nurses report experiencing burnout, and nearly 40% struggle with anxiety or depression rates significantly higher than the general population. And let’s be real: things haven’t gotten easier since 2020. Staffing challenges, increasing patient loads, and trauma exposure have only likely intensified the emotional burden.
What makes Nursefully stand out? For one, their therapist matching feature is tailored specifically to nurses. You’re paired with professionals who either have a background in nursing or who are trained in the unique mental health needs of healthcare workers. That means you don’t have to spend half your session explaining what a rapid response is or why a short-staffed shift can wreck you for days. They already know.
The service is completely virtual, which means it works with our crazy shifts, whether you’re on nights, days, or mid-rotations. While it’s headquartered in Las Vegas, Nursefully has plans to expand across the U.S. over the next two years.
Building a Safe, Supportive Space for Nurses
Las Vegas has been actively working to become a “Hopeful City,” launching several mental health initiatives in recent years. Nursefully is the latest addition and this one is aimed squarely at the frontline workers who often put themselves last.
“Having a therapist who immediately understands the weight of losing a patient or dealing with staffing shortages means I can skip the explanations and get straight to processing my feelings.” -ICU nurse Jamie Chen who was part of the platform’s pilot program
In addition to one-on-one therapy, Nursefully also offers group support sessions focused on topics like compassion fatigue, work-life balance, and coping with traumatic events. These sessions help build a sense of community which is something many nurses deeply miss despite working in people-filled environments.
Making Mental Health Care Accessible
For too long, mental health support has been treated as an optional “extra” in nursing. But the truth is, it’s essential. Nursefully not only aims to make therapy relatable, but also affordable and accessible. They’re already in-network with several major insurance providers and offer sliding scale options to make sure help isn’t out of reach.
Nurses interested in getting matched with a therapist can visit Nursefully’s website to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a consultation.
At the end of the day, nurses are human. We carry so much, physically, emotionally and spiritually. And it’s time we had a space made just for us to set some of that weight down. Nursefully is more than a platform, it’s a long-overdue reminder that our mental health matters, too.
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