Nursing Research Guide

The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services.

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.

This site provides access to large amounts of US health and vital statistics, including material on aging, births, deaths, diseases, health care and health insurance. Look for information on both national and state level.

From the site: "The mission of NINR is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations. NINR supports and conducts clinical and basic research and research training on health and illness across the lifespan."

The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics.

Includes data for world health issues as well as information on national and international health.

Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all.

MNA is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the state, and the third largest in the nation.

NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs.

The Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses; defined quality and safety competencies for nursing and proposed targets for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be developed in nursing pre-licensure programs for each competency.