Internet References for:ANNUAL EDITIONS: Nursing 11/12, 2e
Internet References for:
ANNUAL EDITIONS: Nursing 11/12
Second Edition
Some websites continually change their structure and content, so the information listed here may not always be available.
General Sources
The American Diabetic Association
American Nurses Association
The American Nurses’ AssociationCenter for Ethics and Human Rights provides a look at the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements which was approved in July, 2001, when the Congres of Nursing Practice and Economics voted to accept the new language of the interpretive statements resulting in a fully approved code.
The Center for Disease Control
The CDC in Atlanta, Georgia is the most reliable source for health information. Their website provides up to date information on all areas of health care and treatment.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. CCNE assesses and identifies programs that engage in effective educational practices.
NationalSchool Nurse Association
The Official site for the National School Nurse Association is a source for news articles to advance the delivery of professional school health services to promote optimal health and learning in students.
UNIT 1: Nursing Past, Present, and Future
American Association for the History of Nursing
American Association for the History of Nursing fosters the importance of history in guiding the future of nursing.
BarbaraBatesCenter for the Study of the History of Nursing
The BarbaraBatesCenter was founded in 1985 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing to collect, preserve, and make accessible primary sources which document Nursing’s history.
Brownson’s Nursing Notes
This is a site which provides an extensive list of links to other nursing history sites.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/polio/default.htm
The National Immunization Program (NIP)
The National Immunization Program (NIP), a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide. This portion of the site provides complete coverage of the 50th anniversary of the polio vaccine.
UNIT 2: Legal and Ethical Issues
AmericanHospital Association
The American Hospital Association provides a voice to individual members such as Healthcare facilities, networks, patients, and society.
American Nurses Association
The American Nurses’ AssociationCenter for Ethics and Human Rights provides a look at the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements which was approved in July, 2001, when the Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics voted to accept the new language of the interpretive statements resulting in a fully approved code.
Legal Eagle Eye Newsletter for the Nursing Profession
This online newsletter covers the latest US court decisions and new Federal regulations affecting hospitals and nurses.
Nursing Ethics in Canada
Nursing Ethics in Canada provides information on the role the Registered Nurse plays in ethical decision-making for the patient. Information can also be obtained on nursing standards and ethical practice.
UNIT 3: Drugs, Medications, and Alternative Therapies Internet References
The Center for Disease Control
The CDC in Atlanta, Georgia is the most reliable source for health information. Their website provides up to date information on all areas of health care and treatment.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement: High-Alert Medications
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement provides information on improvement of patient care with regard to medication administration.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices
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The institute of Safe Medication Practices provides information on medication safety, consulting services, educational programs, professional development, and the ISMP-self assessment.
The Joint Commission High Alert Medication and Patient Safety
United States Pharmacopeia
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides information on dietary supplement, pharmaceuticals, food quality, and developing countries and counterfeit medicines.
UNIT 4: Disease and Disease Treatments
American Diabetic Association
The American Diabetic Association provides information on the treatment & care, complication, planning for a healthy life, for individuals living with diabetes.
Diabetes Monitor
This is a site created by an M.D. and has professional experts on all area of diabetes serving on an advisory board. The website provides information on economic and political issues for people with diabetes. Commentaries on diabetes, diabetes Q&As, important press release about diabetes, a collection of brief discussions on diabetes topics, recent research findings, and dubious products and how to spot them are included.
Health News Flash
Health and New Flash provides information on respiratory failure and treatment intervention. Information can also be obtained on other discoveries and medical treatments.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Provides information on shock, who is at risk, the clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment.
UNIT 5: Nursing Practice Areas/Specialties
Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association
The webpage for the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, also known as the National Flight Nurses Association, strives to advance the practice of transport nursing and enhance the quality of patient care.
APHA Public Health Nursing
APHA Public Health Nursing Section Web Site. The mission of the Public Health Nursing Section is to enhance the health of population groups through the application of nursing knowledge to the community.
The Hospice Care Network
Seriously ill children and their families need special care. The Hospice Care Network website strives to educate the pediatric health care community about these needs.
The International Association for Forensic Nurses
The webpage for the International Association for Forensic nurses provides links to news, related resources, and information on certification.
Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated a growing fleet of hospital ships. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the poor in port areas around the world. This is its official webpage and presents information on current and future voyages and opportunities for service.
NationalSchool Nurse Association
The official site for the National School Nurse Association is a source for news articles to advance the delivery of professional school health services and to promote optimal health and learning in students.
Pfizer
The nursing profession has evolved significantly in the past 100 years. This site supplies links to numerous professional organizations.
UNIT 6: Nutrition and Weight Management
National Institute of Children and Human Development
The National Institute of Children and Human Development provides health Information of human development topics, clinical research, clinical trial, health education, and publication material.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov provides information on a variety of food and nutrition. Information is provided on smart Nutrition, life stages, weight management, and dietary supplement.
Obesity Help
Obesity Help provides information about obesity treatment, professional referrals, and resources.
United States Department of Agriculture
Mypyramid.gov provides information on the food groups, dietary guidelines, interactive videos, and dietary guidelines.
WebMD Medical Reference
WebMD Medical Reference provides information in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic Guide to weight loss and bariatric surgery.
UNIT 7: Men in Nursing
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing
AAMN supports male nurses in their professional development and provides a framework for them to join together with all nurses in strengthening and humanizing health care.
Men in Nursing History
A site which contains a chronological survey of the contribution of men to the profession of nursing.
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Resources is the career resource for minority nursing professionals.
UNIT 8: Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. CCNE assesses and identifies programs that engage in effective educational practices.
The National League for Nursing
The NLN is a leader in the advancement of quality nursing education. This site contains listings of job and career opportunities, practice assessments, and lifelong learning programs.
The National Student Nurses’ Association
The National Student Nurses’ Association is a membership organization representing students in ADN, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic Masters and generic Doctoral programs preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as RNs in BSN completion programs.
UNIT 9: The Profession and Professionalism
The American Nurses Association
The official website of the American Nurses Association.
NationalCenter for Health Workforce Analysis
NationalCenter for Health Workforce Analysis, US Department of Health and Human Services provides up to date information on nurse shortage 2000Ð2020.
The NationalCouncilState Boards of Nursing
NCSBN supplies the latest information on licensing examinations and on public policy regarding nursing, nurse aides, and nursing regulation.
University of North CarolinaChapel Hill
The website brings the advantages of the Web to Nursing Research authors and readers. It provides expanded content on selected Nursing Research. It serves as an archive of Nursing Research contents.
UNIT 10: Culture and Cultural Care
Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
This site is designed to introduce the viewer to issues of diversity in health care settings, as well as to provide information on caring for patients from different cultures.
Cultural Diversity in Nursing
Provides basic concepts related to cultural care and case studies.
Diversity Rx
This site promotes language and cultural competence to improve the quality of health care for minority, immigrant, and ethnically diverse communities.
Transcultural Nursing Society
Official website of the Transcultural Nursing Society. Promotes training of nurses in transcultural nursing in order to meet the needs of all clients.
University of Washington Harborview Medical Center
The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues, and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to Seattle or the US, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.
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