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Health & Nursing

Web Resources

List of accredited nursing schools (ACEN)

A a searchable ist from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly NLNAC)

RN to BSN

Links to online and on-site RN to BSN programs throughout the U.S., searchable by state or zip code.

MedlinePlus

"You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or condition."

Pub Med Central

"PMC is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM)."

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

Search medical terms and abbreviations with the most up-to-date and comprehensive medical dictionary from the reference experts at Merriam-Webster. Master today's medical vocabulary.

OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

"A free, peer-reviewed, international, online publication that addresses pertinent topics affecting nursing practice, research, education and the wider health care sector." Although it is free, registration is required.

OncoLink: Cancer Resources

"Through OncoLink you can get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. We update the information everyday and provide information at various levels, from introductory to in-depth."

Nurses Lounge