- Edith Garland Dupré Library
- Research Guides
- Resources for Nursing
- Nursing Associations & Websites
Resources for Nursing
This guide introduces nursing students to library and web resources available to help them with their research.
- Introduction
- Find Articles in Databases
- Find Books
- Full Text Online Journals
- Database Tutorials
- Instruments
- Nursing Associations & Websites
- Statistics & Government Information
- Evidence-Based Practice Resources
- Patient Education
- Writing in the Nursing Field
- Interlibrary Loan
- Document & Book Delivery
- Statewide Borrowing
- Questions? Ask Us!
Questions?
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Nursing Websites
- AllNurses.comCovers many areas of nursing and offers much information and support. Popular for its "Break Room" forums.
- Nurse.comOnline website home of Gannett's publications, Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek magazine. A leading source of local and national nursing news, jobs, nurse continuing education and a thriving nurse community.
Professional Organizations
- Agency for HealthCare Research and QualityFeatures clinical information, funding opportunities and data and surveys.
- American Nurses AssociationIncludes information on careers, professional standards and ethics and workplace safety.
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFeatures public safety alerts, links to numerous health safety topics and disease prevention information.
- Louisiana Department of HealthProvides information for families and children, students and researchers and links on how to access local services.
- MedlinePlusFeatures a medical dictionary, articles on various health topics, drug and supplement information and videos and interactive tutorials.
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and TherapyOnline version of the Merck Manual.
- National Association of School NursesLeader in advocacy for student health and for professional development of school nurses.
- National Council of State Boards of NursingOrganization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
- National Guideline ClearinghouseA public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- National Student Nurses AssociationProvides educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance for future registered nurses.
- Nursing Resources - Nursing and Allied Health SectionA collaborative project by members of the Nursing and Allied Health Section of the Medical Library Association, this site provides extensive links to resources related to nursing and allied health.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesAccess information regarding prevention, diseases, regulations and preparedness.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)Access various health topics, grants and funding opportunities and research materials.