LibGuides: Nursing (ASN): Web Resources

Evaluating Websites

Evaluate carefully any information you find on the Web for:

DailyMed
DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts). This Web site provides a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling found in medication package inserts.
Drug Information Portal from the National Library of Medicine
Quick access to quality drug information is available via the Drug Information Portal for over 49,000 drugs.
Drugs, Herbs, & Supplements from MedlinePlus
Consumer health information about prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more. Also includes information about dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.

Centers for Disease Control
The CDC's website offers a wealth of information on diseases and conditions, safety and prevention, health statistics, and much more. Browse their menus or try the A-Z index.
Mayo Clinic Patient Care and Health Information
The Mayo Clinic, a private hospital group, is renowned for putting the patient first and is one of the most respected medical organizations in the United States. Their Patient Care and Health Information is an excellent up to date consumer health resource.
MedLinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, 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.
MLA Top Health Websites
Top consumer health websites evaluated by the Medical Library Association. Websites cover topics such as cancer, stroke, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes.
National Center for Health Statistics
An agency of the Centers for Disease Control and the nation's principal health statistics agency. Try their FastStats (Statistics by Topic) feature.
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system.

American Nurses Association
Professional organization which represents the national interests of 4 million nurses.
Georgia Association of Nursing Students
Georgia branch of the NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) which has a mission to mentor students who are preparing to become RNs, and convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need to become responsible, accountable members of the nursing profession.
Georgia Nurses Association
Professional organization for nurses in the state of Georgia. Links to job postings and local events.
State of Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensing requirements and application for the state of Georgia.

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