Certified Nursing Assistant : Nursing Websites

A great place to start your research is at the National Institutes of Health houses 27 government research centers for specific diseases, biological systems, or populations. The entire network can be browsed or searched by health topic, or individual Institutes may be consulted.

Each Institute typically has an alphabetical listing of diseases, conditions, or disorders covered. Individual fact sheets often talk about symptoms, treatments, and current research as well as giving pointers to clinical trials, research organizations, or pathways for further investigation.

Resources about diseases, conditions and other special topics arranged under "Health Topics A-Z", also includes health immunizations and recommendations for travelers worldwide.

An open access journal publishing original, peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of nursing research, training, education, and practice.

The largest U.S. provider of health-related statistics.

Includes clinical information , evidence reports, news information, surveys, health information technology, complete scientific studies, original research reports (full text), and information on priority populations (e.g. minorities, children). The site includes podcasts, RSS feeds, Twitter updates, a You Tube channel and a Facebook presence.

Free digital archive of full-text articles from more than 160 high-quality biomedical and life science journals.

Comprehensive descriptions of cancer research programs and clinical trials.

A clinical search engine designed to allow users to quickly and easily find and use high-quality research evidence to support their practice and/or care. Offers the ability to filter by several options including evidence-based synopses, systematic reviews, primary research, and controlled trials.

Updated information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy. Includes information on HIV in other parts of the world.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Includes brochures, information sheets, reports, press releases, and fact sheets.

In addition to issuing, renewing and reinstating nursing licenses for RNs and LPNs Board responsibilities include: approving and monitoring the state’s nursing education programs which lead to initial licensure; interpreting the practice of nursing based upon the state’s Nursing Practice Act; investigating complaints against licensed nurses; administering the nurse licensure compact; maintaining the Nurse Aide II registry and regulating the practice of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives.

Information on health precautions, links to local health departments, and how to obtain birth certificates.

Health-related research and reports and a collection of health statistics.

This highly interactive site features still images, videos, and animations derived from the recent literature, as well as classic microscopy from earlier studies.