Nursing -- General Resources
A collection of Websites, databases and other resources that covers the field and practice of Nursing.
Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE)
The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) was established as a center of excellence for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in January 2000. The purpose of this Center is to advance cutting edge, state-of-the-art evidence-based practice, research, and education within an interdisciplinary context. The goal is to turn research into action, improving health care and patient outcomes in the community, through evidence-based practice (EBP), research, and education, in a manner consistent with the high standards of the School of Nursing and the Health Science Center. Format: WebsiteAllnurses
Includes international nursing resources arranged in a hierarchical structure with broad categories such as associations, boards of nursing, colleges & universities, etc. Format: WebsiteAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing
AACN is the national voice for America's baccalaureate and higher-degree nursing education programs. This site includes nursing standards, position statements, accredited schools of nursing, nursing statistics, associations and much more. Format: WebsiteAmerican Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Provides information for legal nurse consultants or those interested in pursuing the profession. Format: WebsiteAmerican Association of Nurse Attorneys
This site offers resources to its members and the healthcare and legal communities regarding health law and policy. Format: WebsiteBulletin of the Duke School of Nursing
Information about the Duke School of Nursing, including admissions, program and progression requirements, courses, etc. Also available in print: Ref. Duke W19.5 AN8 D883b Format: Website Provider: Duke UniversityAdobe Acrobat Reader required
CINAHL
This database provides authoritative coverage of the literature related to nursing and allied health from 1983 to the present. Indexing is provided for healthcare books (including the publications of the American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing), nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of professional practice, educational software, and audiovisual materials, along with selected journals in the areas of consumer health, biomedicine, and health sciences librarianship. Primary journals are indexed from the following allied health fields: cardiopulmonary technology, emergency service, health education, medical/laboratory, medical assistant, medical records, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiologic technology, technology therapy, social service/health care, and surgical technology. Please note: Generic access is restricted to Duke IP addresses. Format: DatabaseDuke University School of Nursing
Information on programs, admissions, resources, faculty and research. Format: Website Provider: Duke UniversityExpertLaw
Provides a free mechanism by which attorneys can locate expert witnesses in a wide variety of fields, including nursing. Format: WebsiteJoanna Briggs Institute
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the Institutes's mission is to facilitate evidence based health care practice globally through being a leading international organization for the Translation, Transfer and Utilization of evidence of the feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness and effectiveness of health care practices. Useful resources include the Best Practice Information Sheets and the RAPid Library of critical appraisals of studies Format: WebsiteNational Center for Health Workforce Analysis Reports
Recent Bureau of Health Professions statistical reports from various health disciplines including: nursing, medicine, pharmacy, public health and other multiple health disciplines/fields. Some individual reports accessible as print or PDF resources through the Library catalog. Format: Website Provider: Health Resources and Services Administration. Bureau of Health ProfessionsAdobe Acrobat Reader required
National Institute of Nursing Research
A part of the National Institutes of Health that supports clinical and basic nursing research aimed at establishing a scientific basis for patient care. Format: Website Provider: National Institutes of HealthNurse Staffing and Quality of Patient Care
How nurse to patient ratio and nurse work hours were associated with patient outcomes in acute care hospitals, factors that influence nurse staffing policies, and nurse staffing strategies that improved patient outcomes. Prepared for AHRQ by Minnesota Evidence-Based Practice Center. Format: Book Provider: Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityAdobe Acrobat Reader required
