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Nursing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order allnurses.com 
 Extensive resources for anyone in the nursing profession: links to nursing news, a discussion board, a free electronic newsletter, "Nurse-zine," and live chat. Site contains a browsable list of sites by category: boards of nursing, medical journals, associations, continuing education, employment, nursing schools, nursing specialties, and more. Also features a health information library that covers specific topics under general health, women's health, men's health, and healthy aging. Searchable. http://allnurses.com/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Media, Media, Senior Health Last updated Nov 3, 2003 American Association for the History of Nursing: Feature Exhibit: Collectibles
Images of "artifacts and ephemera from nursing's past. These items often provide glimpses into long ago nurses or illuminate the practice of an earlier age." Includes images of advertising trade cards, bedpans, correspondence school ephemera, invalid feeders, syringes, and dolls. Items portray nursing as a female profession. From the American Association for the History of Nursing http://www.aahn.org/feature.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 19, 2009 Army Nurse Corps History
This site traces the role of nurses in the U.S. Army from the Spanish American War to current times. It includes articles, photographs, a slide presentation, an exhibit of uniforms and insignia, the song of the corps, photographs and biographies of all the superintendents and chiefs of the corps, and the Prayer of an Army Nurse. From the Office of Medical History, Office of the Surgeon General. http://history.amedd.army.mil/ANCWebsite/anchome.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, History, Photograph Collections, U.S. Military, United States History Last updated Nov 11, 2009 Association of Camp Nurses (ACN)
The website for this professional association of nurses who work at summer and residential camps features a listing of camp nurse jobs, selected articles on camp nursing topics, and a bibliography covering subjects such as asthma, homesickness, and camp accidents. http://www.acn.org/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Nursing
"HRSA nursing programs address the nation's registered nurse shortage by supporting nurse education, practice and retention with [s]cholarships, loans and loan repayments to nursing students, registered nurses and nursing faculty and [g]rants to registered nurse training programs to help them increase the number of nurses, [and] improve their skills." Includes nursing workforce reports and data, details about financial aid and grants, and related material. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 21, 2009 History of Nursing Resource Guide
Compilation of links to websites about the history of nursing. Topics include African American nurses, men in nursing, nurse biographies, individuals, nursing organizations, Florence Nightingale, nursing uniforms and caps, and museums. From librarian Jodi Koste of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Libraries. http://www.library.vcu.edu/tml/bibs/nsghis.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated May 14, 2007 IOMSN: International Organization of MS Nurses
"The IOMSN is the first and only international organization focused solely on the need and goals of professional nurses, anywhere in the world, who care for people with multiple sclerosis. Mentoring, educating, networking, and sharing, the IOMSN supports nurses in their continuing effort to offer hope." The site provides back issues of the newsletter IOMSN Update , information is given on a certification exam in MS nursing; and nurses can join the organization online. http://www.iomsn.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 11, 2003 Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People With Medicare
The site provides databases for comparing nursing homes, Medicare plans and providers, dialysis centers, hospitals, home health agencies, and health plan options. Explains eligibility, what Medicare covers, prescription drug programs, and billing. Also provides contact information and links, a glossary, a directory of medical equipment suppliers, and information about the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Some material available in other languages. http://www.medicare.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Aug 4, 2005 MGH Nursing History
This photo essay depicts events in the history of nursing at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) from 1821 through the 1960s. The historical photos "capture, preserve and reflect on the evolution of clinical nursing practice at MGH." From Massachusetts General Hospital Patient Care Services. http://www.massgeneral.org/pcs/news/pages/mgh_history/mgh_history.asp Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Jan 10, 2007 MyZiva.net
This site contains information on licensed nursing homes in the United States. Enter a county or zip code to get a list with descriptions, records of complaints and corrections, and contact information. Free registration allows users to create bookmarks and compare facilities. Also provides general information on choosing, paying for, and getting admitted to nursing homes. Note: "Facility Focus" is a commercial service. Company founder has a long history of advocacy in long-term care. http://www.myziva.net/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care Last updated Jan 21, 2004 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Website for organization "whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and four United States territories-American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands." Features links to individual member boards, material about "licensure examinations used by its Member Boards to test the entry-level nursing competence of candidates for licensure as registered nurses and as licensed practical/vocational nurses," government relations material, and more. https://www.ncsbn.org/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Mar 4, 2009 National Institute of Nursing Research
This government institute "supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the lifespan." The site presents research information and publications on topics such as end-of-life care, pediatrics, women's health, and older adults. Also includes information about diversity programs, conference listings, and related links. Searchable. http://www.ninr.nih.gov/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 17, 2007 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)
Website for this organization that "is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting agency for postsecondary and higher degree nursing programs." Features the most recent "Accreditation Manual," standards and criteria for programs (such as clinical doctorate, associate, and practical), a database of NLNAC accredited nursing programs, resources for nursing programs and program evaluators, FAQs about accreditation, and related material. http://nlnac.org/ Topics: Education, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 21, 2009 Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resource Center
A general information and help Web site on the quality and selection of a proper nursing home. Topics include how to assess and pay for care, signs of abuse, medical issues, federal and state laws, patient rights, what you can do, a list of ombudsmen by state, and how to pursue legal action. Searchable by keyword and has links to other resources. From a legal firm that tries cases for victims of nursing home abuse. http://www.nursinghomealert.com/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care, Senior Health Last updated May 3, 2004 Nursing School Accreditation
Background about the accreditation of nursing schools. Describes nursing school accrediting bodies (National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), how to find out if a nursing school is accredited, what "approved" by state board of nursing means, and related material. Part of an online directory on nursing education and careers. http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/accredfaq.php Topics: Education, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 19, 2009 NursingCenter
Designed for nurses "to gain knowledge, develop professionally, and advance their careers." Includes articles from nursing journals, job listings, a conference calendar, CE articles and online testing, and more. http://www.nursingcenter.com/home/index.asp Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Jul 16, 2007 Rating America's Nursing Homes
This special report from Gannett News Service features news stories, data, and other resources about nursing homes in the United States. The site includes a searchable database of "patient care quality ratings for 16,000 nursing homes nationwide," a report on homes with no violations from 1999 to 2003, news stories and analysis, tips on choosing a nursing home, and related Web resources. http://content.gannettonline.com/gns/nursinghomes/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care Last updated Dec 16, 2003 |
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