Web by Topic: Nursing
Heartland's knowledgeable librarians have assembled a list of some of the more reliable Web sites.
What are some credible sites about nursing?
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American Hospital Directory
Search for a U.S. hospital by name, city, state or zip code. -
American Medical Association
This site contains current news as well as selected full-text articles from journals such as JAMA, American Medical News and Archives of Internal Medicine. -
American Nurses Association
This comprehensive source for registered nurses includes links to articles and issues in nursing. Includes the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, Nursing World and Nursing Insider. -
Best Hospitals 2007
The Best Hospitals for 2007 as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. -
Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
This Web site features 1,247 pictures from the classic 1918 publication of Gray's Anatomy. Also contains a subject index. -
Lab Tests Online
This site helps to provide a better understanding of the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine health care. -
Medlineplus.gov
This site brings together health information from various reputable government agencies. It includes simple health information, medical encyclopedia, tutorials and drug/supplement information. -
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Online version of a standard nursing reference text. Viewers can browse the Web site by general topic or search by keyword. -
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The focus of this organization is to support research, outreach and integration of complementary and alternative medicine. The site includes information on health, research, training, clinical trials and more. -
National Coalition of Ethnic and Minority Nurse Associations
NCEMNA offers information and links to American nurses' associations representing major U.S. ethnic groups. -
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
NFLPN is the national organization for LPNs, vocational nurses and nursing students. The site has information on continuing education, scholarships and links to state affiliates. -
National Institute of Nursing Research
This site provides information concerning its own funding initiatives, including diversity programs and resources, links to nursing-related Web sites, and publications from national conferences. -
Pub Med
Pub Med is a service of the National Library of Medicine. It provides and index to more than 15 million biomedical and nursing articles plus a full-text collection of biomedical books. -
RN Central
A Web site created by nurses for nurses and nursing students. Of particular interest is the "Careplan Corner" -- which houses many examples of nursing care plans that can be printed, modified or saved. -
RxList
Comprehensive drug information, including description, clinical pharmacology, indications and dosage, side effects, interactions, warnings, precautions, etc.
Always remember to evaluate your sources.
