LibGuides: Nursing Subject Guide: Internet Websites

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is a search engine that provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. From one place, you can search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.

Unfortunately, you will not have access to all articles that you find through Google Scholar. Those articles that you can access will have the pdf links to the right of the result. Also the advanced search options are limited so be sure to evaluate your articles for the requirements of this project.

Recommended Websites

American Nurses Association
"The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation's 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent and state nurses associations and its organizational affiliates. The ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. "

Recommended Nursing Websites

Information Rx
"The National Library of Medicine created Information Rx to help people better understand health information, to enhance conversations between healthcare providers and patients, and to encourage the use of evidence-based health information on the Internet."
Culture Clues
" Culture Clues™ are tip sheets for clinicians, designed to increase awareness about concepts and preferences of patients from the diverse cultures served by University of Washington Medical Center."
National Institutes of Health
"The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services External Web Site Policy , is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives."
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
"Medical care is complicated and many people struggle with understanding their medication, instructions, and follow-up plans. This 6 minute video shows just how little, patients can understand. The way you organize your practice and communicate with patients can help to minimize confusion and lead to better health outcomes. This toolkit can help you assess your practice, raise awareness and work on specific areas to ensure that your patients can succeed in the health care environment. "
National Center for Health Statistics
"The mission of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data."

Web Searching Caution

How do I determine if a website is reliable?

Evaluating Websites and Other Sources

Consider...

Who is the author?
Why was it written -- for what purpose, organization, or audience?
When was it written?
Does it include references or a works cited list?

If you cannot determine the credibility of the information you are using, especially from a website, it's best not to use it to factually support your argument. Using biased or inaccurate information in your paper can negatively impact your grade.