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Nursing...

A Life Long Adventure

 

This page contains a list of web site helpful to those in the nursing field as well as those interested in joining the field.

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Additional Continuing Education Links
advance FOR NURSES - This Online magazine contains Nursing career information, continuing education opportunities, local and national nursing news. Subscribe online and receive a copy of your free specialty magazine delivered to your home.
American Nurses Association - Online and continuing education program listings.
Drexel NCLEX free questions - Look on the right hand side of the page and click on the box that lists NCLEX questions free. Follow the directions. You can never practice too much!!!
National League for Nursing - Online and resources for continuing education programs.
New Jersey State Nurses Association - NJSNA website includes continuing education offerings
Nursing Spectrum - Online magazine with so much more. Nursing career information, continuing education opportunities, local and national nursing news.
PACE University - nursing programs - Located in NY this college offers a variety of on-line programs.
Rio Salado College - "Drop-downs" located on left side contain career prep info: Self Assessment tools ie-personality traits, Personal Development ie-wellness/ADD/or Study Skills section(as always never replace this or any resource in place of professional healthcare).
 
General Resources
American Hospital Association - A means to stay connected to the latest developments and resources presenting to current healthcare workforce shortages.
Country Joe's Tribute to Florence Nightingale - Since 1981, Joe McDonald has been an advocate for nurses, especially the military nurse . His website contains historical information,links, and several songs he composed about nursing. We have his written permission to use these in NWSP programs.
Princeton Public Library - A extensive listing of business, professional, and trade associations in the State of New Jersey.
The New Jersey Health Initiatives Organization - A statewide grantmaking program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that supports innovative approaches to resolve health and health care needs in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Hospital Association - A listing of hospitals by county throughout the State of New Jersey, members and non-member affiliation designated.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all Americans. Access many health issues, healthy lifestyles,and publications. As a grant funding agency, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is committed to providing grant opportunities.
 
Government Agencies
America’s National Job Bank - Find a job that’s right for you by searching a national job bank for healthcare employment or other industries. Find tips on creating a resume and even post it.
America's Career InfoNet - America’s career InfoNet is a wonderful place to find information about many careers including Nursing. Search for information about New Jersey nursing salaries, career opportunities, watch a video, or find out licensing requirements.
Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board - A government agency committed to serving the needs of the local communities of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Support consists of employment services for local businesses, employment training/placement, social services,literacy needs,and youth services.
Atlantic County Resources - The official site for Atlantic County Government offering links to Atlantic County resources such as human services, disability services, library resources, and various other links.
Career One stop - This website will provide you with information about many careers including Nursing. You can compare salaries and find jobs across the nation or zero in on your home state. Check it out.
Career One Stop - Business owners may search for tools of success or post employment opportunities. Student support is available for financial aid, educational information, and training.
Career Voyages - Explore information about healthcare careers or other industries, scanning statistics of occupations.
New Jersey Department of Labor - Whether hunting for a job or searching for an employee, this government site will provide general information on employment and training.
New Jersey Employment source - Click on Health care and follow the links.
New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission - Search for a local Workforce Investment Board, discover literacy sources, or access the many links centered upon employment and training.
The Department of Health & Human Services - Highlights from health workforce profiles are listed by state, using comparison data to track trends in healthcare labor force needs.
The Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration - Preview a listing of healthcare funding opportunities including key facts regarding programs and grants.
The State of New Jersey, Agency Contact Numbers - A comprehensive listing of phone numbers for New Jersey State Agencies.
 
Nurse Educator Resources
Advanced Practice Nurse Resource - Information for and about Advanced Practices Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Mid-wife, and Nurse Anesthetists. Read related articles, visit sites correlated with your specialty.
America’s Career Info-net - Find a college, calculate your education costs and seek how to finance your education, an overview of financial aid, and search for a job through America’s job bank.
American Associations of Colleges of Nursing - Catch a snapshot of advanced nursing education including data on nurse faculty campaign Link to scholarship opportunities, research nursing shortage facts, or check out the continuing education programs.
American Nurses Association - Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) may find this site a source of information for APN organizations, reimbursement laws, legislative updates, and current articles to keep abreast of current issues.
Future Nurses - Nurses of today and tomorrow will enjoy this site with the nursing tips, nursing links, reference guides, and career information.
Indiana University, School of Nursing - Interactive web based courses such as nurse educator training, preceptor courses, certificate programs, nurse aide training, computer technology training for nurse educators, and much more.
National Institute of Nursing Research - How about becoming a Nurse Scientist? Investigate this site in preparing Nurse Researchers for the future, access research articles, check out the advances in medical science, or use the links as a gateway to explore other interests in nursing.
National League for Nursing - Scholarship support is available for those desiring higher education as Nursing Faculty. This site describes a few of the scholarships, grants, and loan repayment programs.
National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing - While focusing upon the improvement of Associate Degree Nursing curriculums, this organization provides support for both the student and the educator. Additional information includes conferences, legislative concerns, links for job search, and more.
New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing - The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing lists information and links about Nursing careers and education. This is an excellent site for Nursing Leaders interested in finding best practice information and reserach related to Nursing in our state.
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority - Uncover resources to fund higher education through grants, loans, and scholarships in the State of NJ. Estimate college costs and financial aid, find out how to submit financial aid documents, and review a financial aid checklist.
Nurse Source Organization - Discover is being a nurse educator is right for you together with scholarship options. Career paths, juggling a family and school, and schools of nursing will enhance your knowledge.
Rutgers Graduate and Doctoral Programs - Rutgers offers both on-line and on-campus BSN, MSN, and Doctoral opportunities. Full-time, Part-time and Accelerated programs are available.
TEST PREP Review - Free Review site offering test preparation for a variety of tests such as GED, SAT, ACT, NET, NCLEX, GRE, MAT, and many more.
Villanova, College of Nursing - Continuing education opportunities in healthcare fields such as nurse educator workshops, certificates, seminars, regional and national conferences, or choose an on-site program.
 
Nursing Organizations & Information
All Nurses.com - Nurses, keep your practice current and your knowledge up-to-date with current articles from nursing journals.
American Nurses Association - Nursing resource links available through The American Nurses Association including constituent members, associate organizational members, organizational affiliates, individual members, individual affiliate members and related entities.
Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board, Nurse Workforce Solution Project - Multiple links and information about Nursing careers, local nursing news and events, and volunteer opportunities.
Colleagues in Caring - A national grant program funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused upon addressing workforce development projects while trying to improve the nation’s healthcare system.
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools - Dedicated to providing healthcare information and education to foreign-educated nurses.
Minority Nurse - A fabulous resource for the minority nursing professional including career and educational resources. Explore different career options, job postings, consider nursing education, get a glimpse of travel nursing, or look into scholarship opportunities.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses - A voice for the Hispanic community in serving the healthcare needs of this population. Scholarship opportunities for the Hispanic student with a passion for nursing.
National Association of School Nurses - School nurses will find this site a superb resource site. Join as a member, examine the latest issues in school nursing, or check out the scholarships available. Distance education options for continuing education with CEU’s.
National Institute of Nursing Research - An excellent resource for Nursing research as well as an avenue to investigate a variety of links to nursing organizations through the extensive listings provided.
New Jersey State Nurse's Association - Official state Nursing website containing information about education, legislation, statewide nursing news, and much more.
Nurses Organization for Veteran’s Affairs - Learn how nurses are influencing healthcare and explore information about The Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Nursing Organizations & Publications - Read all about nursing and link to e-mail for nursing organizations and journals.
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing - The Nursing Honor Society website provides many resources for Nursing professionals such as - links to specialty nursing organizations, nursing research, scholarships, and the list continues.
 
Nursing Student Resources
A Guide for Nursing Study - As a rich source of information, this website assists with NCLEX preparation, offers a medical encyclopedia containing terms, diseases, disabilities, medical topics, and a list of common surgical procedures.
Drexel NCLEX free questions - Look on the right hand side of the page and click on the box that lists NCLEX questions free. Follow the directions. You can never practice too much!!!
Drexel University NCLEX Prep Course - Relax in the comfort of your own home while completing an audio or online review course for the NCLEX exam, or consider a live course. Read common questions and answers about the NCLEX exam.
FAFSA - Government sponsored financial aid program - Complete information on this website to receive student financial aid. You must compete information about your personal or parent's/guardians previous year's tax returns, you social securtity number, drivers license number if applicable, and if you are n
Feuer Nursing Review - Choose which method is best for you in preparing for the NCLEX exam. Live lectures or home study courses are available, preparing either the LPN or the RN graduate student for the NCLEX exam.
National Student Nurse’s Association - Explore nursing careers, job opportunities, prepare for initial RN licensure, develop a comprehension for what professionalism is to the nursing profession, enrich your knowledge of healthcare legislative events and the need to be politically active.
NJ Institute of Nursing Scholarships 2006 - Scholarship applications on-line for 2006. Deadline for submission December 2005.
Nurse Zone - The Student Nurse Center may be used as a resource for NCLEX review, view study tips and tools, or search for employment. Entry into other web pages available on the site describe many other benefits present in the nursing profession.
Nursing Exam Secrets - A comprehensive nursing entrance exam study guide equipped for either the LPN, RN, or PN student.
Nursing Specialties - Explore the links providing educational information about specialty fields including Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Midwifery.
Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship Program - RN's enrolled in graduate level programs in selected regions of the US may be eligible to apply for a PON Regional Faculty Fellowship. Designed to assist RNs who are preparing for the nurse educator role. Up to $7,500 annually.
Rio Salado College - "Drop-downs" located on left side contain career prep info: Self Assessment tools ie-personality traits, Personal Development ie-wellness/ADD/or Study Skills section(as always never replace this or any resource in place of professional healthcare).
TEST PREP Review - Free Review site offering test preparation for a variety of tests such as GED, SAT, ACT, NET, NCLEX, GRE, MAT, and many more.
 
Nursing Workforce Links
American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Learn how to use strategic partnerships in expanding nursing programs.
Community Tool Box - Want to develop or expand a community coalition or partnership collaboration? Check out the essential tools along with tips, tricks, and examples. Resourceful links provided.
Division of Consumer Affairs, NJ Board of Nursing - The NJ State Board of Nursing site provides licensure information, guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses, providers of holistic health care, and home healthcare aides. Perhaps you may choose to explore the web links to other nursing sites as well.
Hospital Connect - Statistical information, legislative activities relating to healthcare, and guides to workforce development are just some of the topics available on this site. See how others across the country are promoting nursing and the tools available.
Hospital Connect - Explore the many facets of workforce issues today and read how other healthcare institutions and providers are addressing these challenges. Some of the topics discussed include workforce trends, recruitment, retention, education, and training.
Indiana Nurse Workforce Development - Discover how Indiana has developed a collaborative partnership in addressing the nursing shortage. Additional resources provided regarding region and national statistics, other workforce shortage efforts, and resource links.
New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing - Explore nursing career as a career option and the education paths. Thinking about returning to the workforce? Information is provided for RN and LPN refresher courses in NJ. Research, nursing shortages, conferences, and other healthcare information.
State Hospital Association on Pam Poly’s Net Guide - Access weblinks through a comprehensive listing of State Hospital Associations across the county.
Wisconsin Nursing Redesign Consortium - Catch a glimpse of how one state has created a partnership to redesign a model in response to the needs of the changing healthcare workforce.
 
Youth Links
America’s Career Info Net - Begin a career in healthcare with minimal training then work your way into a career as a nurse or maybe consider being a nursing educator while teaching student nurses. What ever your choice or specialty can be found by traveling around this site.
Atlantic County Links - Links to Atlantic County Hospitals where you can have a first hand look at opportunities in the healthcare field, hook up with a medical explorers group, or take a look at volunteering.
Country Joe's Tribute to Florence Nightingale - Since 1981, Joe McDonald has been an advocate for nurses, especially the military nurse . His website contains historical information,links, and several songs he composed about nursing. We have his written permission to use these in NWSP programs.
Futures in Nursing, Pennsylvania State Site - Learn about the different kinds of nurses,specialty paths, read about why others have chosen nursing, and the nursing demand. Financial resources give special opportunities for students to get assistance through grants, scholarships,and loan forgiveness.
Jefferson Health System, Your Passport to Nursing - Students, do you want to become a nurse? Find out all the inside information by exploring this site, asking questions, and requesting brochures. Plus, you can begin preparing while you are in high school.
Kentucky Hospital Association - Order a free CD-ROM and find out what it’s like to “Be a Nurse” or just browse while discovering what a rewarding career of nursing is all about.
Maryland Health Careers - Uncover why nursing is so rewarding, all the career possibilities, what hours nurses work, and what salaries they earn. Discover through the many links why nursing is a profession that you too may want to be a part of.
New Jersey Hospital Association, Center for Nursing & Career Exploration - Take a career quiz, play nifty games, learn what nursing is all about, and why you too may want to become a nurse.
North Carolina Center for Nursing - If you are thinking about a career in nursing, learn more about what being a nurse is all about, education, and scholarships.
Pfizer Career Guide to Nursing - Let this site show you the endless possibilities in nursing, what a day in the life of a nurse is like, or download a guide to careers in nursing.
Rhode Island, Nursing Careers - You too can find out all about the rewards of nursing by watching a video, reading about nurses and why they chose nursing, or just explore the links to an exciting career.
Seton Hall University, Youth into Nursing Website - Discover nursing, chat with real nurses who work in New Jersey, check out salaries, learn how to become a nurse, and link to some real cool sites.
The Allied Health Professions: Opportunities for Minority Students Career Guidebook - Health Resources and Services Administration booklet with information about Allied health profession careers. Find out about how to prepare for your career, funding sources, and educational programs.
The Campaign for Johnson & Johnson - Learn what it’s like to be a nurse, why you many are choosing nursing, and how to become a nurse. Benefits, salaries, and scholarships are just a few of the additional links offered.
The Food and Drug Administration Kids Site - Take a food safety quiz, learn about why vaccinations are important, check out the teen scene, earn a junior detective award, and a lot more fun.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Youth Site - Wander through the activities and games bursting with fun while testing your smarts. Take a stress-o-meter test, be a detector uncovering diseases and prevention, and try your water smarts.
U.S. Department of Labor, GEM Nursing Program - Teens and young adults can connect with a nursing mentor by communicating through e-mail. Find out all about the rewarding field of nursing and do not forget to check out the neat videos.
University of Nebraska Medical Center - Unravel the mystery of nursing, enjoy fun facts and activities, examine the tools of the trade, or meet other nurses while reading their stories.
Virginia Partnership of Nursing, Youth site - From the very young to the young adult, there is something electrifying for all.Read or listen to “Nurses with Rocket Shoes,”take a first aid quiz, play fun games,learn why nursing can be such an exciting career or how to prepare for a nursing career.
Virtual Knee Surgery - You can "perform" a virtual knee surgery on this site. Check out the interesting people involved with this type of surgery. There is a Teacher's guide for use in the classroom.
YouthWORKS - Teens and young adults can find assistance in job preparation, creating resumes, community services, mental health or substance abuse services. Obtaining a GED, high-school diploma, computer classes, literacy needs,SAT preparation,and college information.
 
Nursing is an Adventure for Life. You just have to get in the Picture !!