AIDSinfoThis web site offers information on HIV/AIDS treatments, prevention and research from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Anatomy: Medline Plus
Here you will find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ systems from head to toe. Includes an overview, videos and tutorials and topics within anatomy. Medline Plus is from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC
Public health and professional resources.
EthnoMedMedical and cultural information for various immigrant populations.
Health Videos: Medline Plus
Animated videos that show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
HONmedia (Health on the Net)
HON was founded to encourage the dissemination of quality health information for patients and professionals and the general public, and to facilitate access to the latest and most relevant medical data.
Innerbody
Provides quality information about health, wellness, and the science behind the human body. Topics include the human body, diseases & conditions, DNA testing, health careers, home health tests and nutrition & fitness.
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice Tutorial
A very informative tutorial with practice quizzes from Duke University Medical Center Library.
Khan Academy: Health and Medicine
This course is no longer updated, but the information is still valid. Here you will find several videos, lessons and quizzes on a variety of topics ranging from anatomy, nervous system diseases, mental health and much more.
LearningNurse.Org
Provides an independent, free and safe resource for all levels of nurses to access, maintain and enhance their professional competence.
Medical Pronunciation
From the Merck Manual for Consumers, a pronunciation dictionary. Click on a letter or word and hear how to pronounce the term or phrase.
MedlinePlus: Health Information in Multiple Languages
Selective health topics for consumers by language.
MedNar
MedNar is a free, publicly available deep web search engine that uses advanced federated search technology to return the most relevant results from over 40 authoritative medical collections. Using the Advance search option users can limit by collection, full-text, year of publication or range, author and title.
Medscape: Nurses
Medscape is a leading site for physicians and healthcare professionals. It offers the latest medical news, expert perspectives, essential point-of-care drug and disease information and relevant professional education.
The Nurse's section includes topics ranging from professional issues, critical care to mental and more.
You need to register to access information. Registration is free.
National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN)
Information regarding the NCLEX exams and other helpful information is presented here.
New York State Department of Health
Statistics, professional licensing and health information.
PennMedicine Conditions Treated
A to Z list of conditions from PennMedicine (University of Pennsylvania).
Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection
Examines how these postcard images are informed by cultural values; ideas about women, men, and work; and by attitudes toward class, race, and national differences.
RegisteredNursing.Org
An advocacy organization aimed to aid nurses and future nurses in their career with free resources.
The Human Body
Site sponsored by Healthline, a consumer health information company. The maps cover the 11 body systems with information and 3-D interactive diagrams.
Understanding Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
Addresses concepts, cultures, case studies and the 4C's.
U.S. National Library of MedicineAccess to MedlinePlus, TOXNET, MeSH and other health related information and databases.
Using Evidence Based Nursing in Practice
This website from UNC breaks down each aspect and provides a clear explanation of EBN.
Click here to link to the "Nursing Websites Guide". This guide covers many topics that nursing students will find very helpful.
