There are many thousands of websites dedicated to the field of nursing. Below is a curated selection of websites which may be of assistance for certain areas of nursing education and practice.
Nursing Websites - Government
Healthy People 2030Healthy People identifies public health priorities to help individuals, organizations, and communities across the United States improve health and well-being. Use this resource to find statistics and reports about the current state of Americans' health, as well as programs to address key areas of concern.
Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityA U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website with clinical information, news for consumers and patients, funding opportunities, data, research, and more.
AHRQ's Patient Safety NetworkAHRQ Patient Safety Network (PSNet) is a national web-based resource featuring the latest news and essential resources on patient safety. The site offers weekly updates of patient safety literature, news, tools, and meetings ("Current Issue"), and a vast set of carefully annotated links to important research and other information on patient safety ("The Collection").
National Institute of Nursing ResearchIncludes details about nursing research. Contains information about "what is nursing research?," research and funding, training, and other news.
Evidence Based Nursing
Websites
PubMed Bioethics Information ResourcesAllows the user to perform a search in PubMed on bioethic issues. Includes information about genetics as well as consumer information via Medline Plus.
Evidence-Based Nursing Series from AJNThis collection of 12 articles is from the Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation's Center for the Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice. The purpose of the series is to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to implement EBP consistently, one step at a time.
Medical Literature Searching Skills: PICOProvides an animation on how to use PICO to formulate an "answerable" question. Other interactive examples include: PICO examples and How to apply PICO.
Trip DatabaseFree search engine for finding research to support evidence-based practice.
Books
Behavioral Medicine a Guide for Clinical Practice 5th Edition by Mitchell D. Feldman; John F. ChristensenPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The #1 guide to behavioral issues in medicine delivering thorough, practical discussion of the full scope of the physician-patient relationship "This is an extraordinarily thorough, useful book. It manages to summarize numerous topics, many of which are not a part of a traditional medical curriculum, in concise, relevant chapters."--Doody's Review Service - 5 stars, reviewing an earlier edition The goal of Behavioral Medicine is to help practitioners and students understand the interplay between psychological, physical, social and cultural issues of patients. Within its pages readers will find real-world coverage of behavioral and interactional issues that occur between provider and patient in everyday clinical practice. Readers will learn how to deliver bad news, how to conduct an effective patient interview, how to care for patients at the end of life, how to clinically manage common mental and behavioral issues in medical patients, the principles of medical professionalism, motivating behavior change, and much more. As the leading text on the subject, this trusted classic delivers the most definitive, practical overview of the behavioral, clinical, and social contexts of the physician-patient relationship. The book is case based to reinforce learning through real-world examples, focusing on issues that commonly arise in everyday medical practice and training. One of the significant elements of Behavioral Medicine is the recognition that the wellbeing of physicians and other health professionals is critically important to caring for patients.
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Publication Date: 2020
Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing, Second Edition by Maryann GodshallDesignated a Doody's Core Title This is a pithy, pocket-sized resource for students and practicing nurses alike that delivers the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and basic nursing research concepts in an easy-to-read, quick-access format. It demystifies the research process with straightforward information presented in concise sentences and bullet points. The book focuses on providing readers with the most practical information on EBP--including how to get the best evidence quickly using various databases and includes coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods. At-a-glance charts categorize research and simple examples demonstrate concepts. The second edition has been updated to reflect rapidly changing trends and stateof-the-art information in EBP, including such new research methods as narrative inquiry and storytelling. Using proven, class-tested content for both traditional and online courses, this updated edition includes guidance on how EBP is used to obtain and retain Magnet status, and presents examples of how health care providers are integrating EBP into their practice. The text differentiates between EBP and research, often a difficult distinction for students to grasp. Extensive coverage of how EBP can be used to improve patient care includes many practical examples. Every chapter includes the popular "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature, highlighting must-know information. The book also provides background information on defining the "compelling question" which is essential to finding the appropriate evidence-based material. New to the Second Edition: Reflects new trends, research methods, and state-of-the-art EBP information Includes guidance on how EBP is used to obtain and retain Magnet status Provides examples of how health care providers and hospitals are integrating EBP into their practice Differentiates between EBP and research Discusses how EBP can be used to improve patient care
National Healthcare Quality and Disparities ReportThe NHQDR provides a unique set of AHRQ data tools to assist in focusing efforts on identifying areas for improvement in the delivery of healthcare in the United States.
Use the tools to inspect states as geographic areas for quality disparities in vulnerable populations to pursue improvement activities. Close the gap in healthcare and healthcare status among racial and ethnic, and socioeconomic groups in the nation.
Healthcare Cost and Utilization ProjectHCUP's databases can be used to identify, track, and analyze national trends in healthcare utilization, access, charges, quality, and outcomes. A similar tool can be used to examine state-specific or multi-state information.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)The MMWR series is the CDC's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations.
MMWR readers are mainly physicians, nurses, public health practitioners, epidemiologists and other scientists, researchers, educators, and laboratorians.
Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance SystemThe Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.
National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyThe National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collects data about the health of adults and children in the United States. They collect data about what participants eat, drink, and take as supplements to determine how many nutrients are in their diet. These dietary interviews and blood tests help measure the nutritional status of U.S. adults and children.
National Health Interview SurveyThe National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) monitors the health of people across the country by collecting and analyzing data on a broad range of health topics. NHIS focuses on the health of U.S. children and adults.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
Health, United StatesThe Health, United States program provides national trends in health statistics. Explore the latest analyses in the online topic pages and the Annual Perspective.
The Commonwealth FundThe mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing, equitable health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including people of color, people with low income, and those who are uninsured.
The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy. An international program in health policy is designed to stimulate innovative policies and practices in the United States and other industrialized countries.
World Health Organization Data PortalDatadot (data.who.int) is an accessible, trusted and actionable source for the full breadth of the world's health data. This data portal is under development and some WHO data can be found on their existing page https://www.who.int/data