Resources

Government Health Related Websites:

• National Health Information Center
• Centers for Disease Control
• National Institutes of Health
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• National Center For Health Statistics
• Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

Long Term Care Related Websites:

• AANAC - American Assoc. Nurse Assessment Coordinators
• AMDA - American Medical Directors Assoc.
• ASCP - American Society Consultant Pharmacists
• Cancer.com
• Career Nursing Assistants, Inc.
• COWL - Coalition of Women in Long Term Care
• Compare Federal and State Regulations
• Discover Nursing: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
• Eldercare Center For Health Information
• Emory Center for Health in Aging
• FHA - The Foundation for Health in Aging
• Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
• Kidney Resource
• MedicareRxMatters - Your Guide to the New Prescription Drug Coverage -
• Medlineplus
• NCEA - National Center on Elder Abuse
• NLM - National Library of Medicine
• NGNA - National Gerontological Nurses Assoc.
• Nursing Spectrum magazine

Medical Related Websites:

• Patient Safety Links & Literature
• PUBMed
• Medscape
• Healthgate
• Medical World Search
• MedNets
• Nursing Center
• HealthFinder
• Standards of Care / Guidelines Database
• First Internet Medical Bookstore
• Health A to Z
• The Doctor's Page
• MD Consult
• Medical Matrix

State Nursing Home Regulations

• Alabama
• http://www.adph.org/providers/nursingfacilitiesrules.pdf
• Alaska
• Arizona
• http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_09/9-10.htm
  (Article 9)
• Arkansas
• http://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/
  general/units/oltc/regs/nfregs.pdf
• California
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Not available online
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?
  g=DEPARTMENT_OF_HUMAN_RESOURCES
  %2FPUBLIC_HEALTH
  %2FNURSING_HOMES%2Findex.html&d=1
• Hawaii
• http://www.hawaii.gov/health/permits/trades/
  about/rules/11-94.pdf
• Idaho
• http://www2.state.id.us/adm/adminrules/
  rules/idapa16/0302.pdf
• Illinois
• http://www.legis.state.il.us/commission/jcar/
  admincode/077/07700300sections.html
• Indiana
• http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T04100/A00162.PDF
• Iowa
• Kansas
• http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/bhfr/
  regs/nursing_facilities.htm
• Kentucky
• http://chs.ky.gov/oig/longtermcare/
  kar_krs_longtermcare.htm
• Louisiana
• http://www.dhh.state.la.us/offices/
  publications/pubs-112/
  NH_Minimum_licensure_01201998.pdf
• Maine
• http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/ch110.htm
• Maryland
• http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/
  subtitle_chapters/10_Chapters.htm#Subtitle07
  (Click on 10.07.02 -
  Comprehensive Facilities & Extended Care Facilities)
• Massachusetts
• http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=1566
  (Resident Rights Regs Only)
• Michigan
• http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=32520101&Dpt=CI&RngHigh=
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/
  30,119,83,pdf/RegsJuly2004NursingHome%2Epdf
• Missouri
• http://www.sos.state.mo.us/
  adrules/csr/current/19csr/19c30-85.pdf
• Montana
• http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/legal_section/
  administrative_rules_montana/arm_title_37/
  chapter_106.pdf
  (See Subchapter 6, Minimum Standards for NFs)
• Nebraska
• http://www.sos.state.ne.us/business/regsearch/
  Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/
  Title-175/Chapter-12.pdf
• Nevada
• http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/
  NRS-449.html#NRS449Sec0039
• New Hampshire
• http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/he-p800.html
  (NH reg say “expired” but are still in effect until revised)
• New Jersey
• http://www.state.nj.us/health/ltc/regnjac839.pdf
• New Mexico
• http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/parts/title07/
  07.009.0002.pdf
• New York
• http://www.health.state.ny.us/
  nysdoh/phforum/nycrr10.htm
  (Go to Search and enter“415” for
  NH Minimum Standards)
• North Carolina
• http://ncrules.state.nc.us/ncadministrativ_/
  title10ahealtha_/
  chapter13ncmedi_/default.htm
  (Click on Chapter 13, subchapter D – must use “next” arrows at top of page to view each page)
• North Dakota
• http://www.state.nd.us/lr/information/
  acdata/pdf/33-07-03.2.pdf
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf
  (Click “View Code” on left side, go to Title 310,
  then to chapter 675 Nursing & Specialized Facilities)
• Oregon
• http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/
  OARS_400/OAR_411/411_086.html
• Pennsylvania
• http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/
  028/subpartIVCtoc.html
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• http://www.scdhec.net/hr/pdfs/licen/
  licregs/r61-17.pdf
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1200/
  1200-08/1200-08-06.pdf
• Texas
• Utah
• http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/
  r432/r432-150.htm#T25
• Vermont
• http://www.dad.state.vt.us/Regulations/
  nhregfinal.html
• Virginia
• Washington
• http://www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index.cfm?fuseaction=chapterdigest&chapter=388-97
• West Virginia
• http://www.wvsos.com/csr/verify.asp?
  TitleSeries=64-13
• Wisconsin
• http://folio.legis.state.wi.us/cgi-bin/
  om_isapi.dll?clientID=42741470&
  infobase=code.nfo&jump=ch.%20HFS%20132
• Wyoming

State Boards of Nursing

• Alabama: http://www.abn.state.al.us/
• Alaska: http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pnur.htm
• Arkansas: http://www.state.ar.us/nurse
• California RN: http://www.rn.ca.gov/
• California Vocational Nurses: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/
• Colorado: http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/
• Connecticut: http://www.state.ct.us/dph/
• District of Columbia: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mbn/
• Florida: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/
• Georgia LPN: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/lpn/
• Georgia RN: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/rn/
• Idaho: http://www.state.id.us/ibn/ibnhome.htm
• Illinois: http://www.dpr.state.il.us/
• Iowa: http://www.state.ia.us/government/nursing/
• Kansas: http://www.ksbn.org
• Louisiana RN: http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
• Maine: http://www.state.me.us/nursingbd/
• Maryland: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mbn/
• Massachusetts: http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/rn/
• Michigan: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/bhser/genover.htm
• Minnesota: http://www.nursingboard.state.mn.us/
• Mississippi: http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/
• Montana: http://www.discoveringmontana.com/dli/bsd
• Nebraska: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/nursing/nursingindex.htm
• New Hampshire: http://www.state.nh.us/nursing/
• New York: http://www.nysed.gov/prof/nurse.htm
• North Carolina: http://www.ncbon.com/
• North Dakota: http://www.ndbon.org/
• Ohio: http://www.state.oh.us/nur/
• Oregon: http://www.osbn.state.or.us/
• Pennsylvania: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/nurbd/mainpage.htm
• Rhode Island: http://www.health.ri.gov/ healthri.org/hsr/professions/nurses.htm
• South Carolina: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing
• South Dakota: http://www.state.sd.us/dcr/nursing/
• Tennessee: http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards/Nursing/
• Texas RN: http://www.bne.state.tx.us/
• Texas Vocational Nurses: http://www.bvne.state.tx.us/
• Vermont: http://vtprofessionals.org/nurses/
• Virginia: http://www.dhp.state.va.us/
• Washington: http://www.doh.wa.gov/nursing/
• West Virginia LPN: http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us/
• West Virginia RN: http://www.state.wv.us/nurses/rn/
• Wyoming: http://nursing.state.wy.us/

Nursing Association Websites

• Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - http://www.medsurgnurse.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/AMSNMain.woa
  A professional organization committed to promoting high standards of nursing practice in the areas of health promotion and prevention of illness in adults.
• American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing - http://www.aaacn.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/AAACNMain
  National organization of professional nurses working within an ambulatory setting.
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - http://www.aanp.org/default.asp
  Formed in 1985 to promote the high standards of health care delivered by nurse practitioners. Acts as a forum to enhance the identity and continuity of all nurse practitioner specialties.
• American Academy of Nursing - http://www.aannet.org/
  An organization of distinguished leaders in the field of nursing who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession and to health care.
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing - http://www.aacn.nche.edu/
  "Advancing education and research for the largest health profession." View headline nursing news, upcoming conference details and membership information.
• American Association of Diabetes Educators - http://www.aadenet.org/
  A multidisciplinary organization of health professionals who teach people with diabetes.
• American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - http://www.aalnc.org/
  Dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field.
• American Association Of Managed Care Nurses - http://www.aamcn.org/
  Established in 1994 in response to an identified need to educate nurses about managed healthcare.
• The American Association of Nurse Attorneys - http://www.taana.org/
  Serves as a resource network and support group for nurse attorneys and educates the public on matters of nursing, health care, and the law.
• American Association of Spinal Cord Nurses - http://www.aascin.org/
  Dedicated to promoting quality care for individuals with spinal cord impairment.
• American Board of Nursing Specialties - http://www.nursingcertification.org/
  Maintains a national peer review program for nursing specialty certifications. Includes history, standards, and lists of regular and associate members.
• American Nephrology Nurses Association - http://www.annanurse.org
  Established in 1969, the ANNA is open to nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of nephrology patients.
• American Nurses Association - http://www.ana.org/
  Represents the interests of the nation's 2.6 million registered nurses.
• Association of Rehabilitation Nurses - http://www.rehabnurse.org/
  Organization promoting professional rehabilitation nursing practice.
• California Association for Nurse Practitioners - http://www.canpweb.org/
  A statewide organization for Nurse Practitioners dedicated to enhancing the profession through education and improving the health care system through involvement in legislative issues.
• Eastern Nursing Research Society - http://www.enrs-go.org/
  Includes membership and conference information, goals, board members, and forums.
• Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association - http://www.hpna.org/
  Information about membership, publications, conferences and certification.
• Massachusetts Nurses Association - http://www.massnurses.org/
  Advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, and by lobbying the legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
• National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services - http://www.napnes.org/
  Multi-disciplinary organization of individuals, facilities, and schools that advocate the professional practice of practical and vocational nursing.
• National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners - http://www.ncgnp.org/
  Organization for advanced practice nurses interested in the health care of older adults.
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. - https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
  The mission of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is to lead in nursing regulation by assisting Member Boards, collectively and individually, to promote safe and effective nursing practice in the interest of protecting public health and welfare.
• National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses - http://www.nflpn.org/
  NFLPN was founded to provide a structure at the national level through which licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses could promote better patient care and to speak and act on behalf of the occupational group.
• National League for Nursing. - http://www.nln.org/
  The accrediting body for nursing education programs: Site provides nursing testing and exams, books, continuing education, achievement exams, and diagnostic readiness tests.
• National Nursing Staff Development Organization - http://www.nnsdo.org
  Advances the specialty of staff development. Contains news, trends, programs, resources and a discussion forum.
• NursingCenter - http://www.nursingcenter.com/home/index.asp
  NursingCenter's vast collection of information from over 30 top nursing journals offers nurses online access to cover-to-cover journal content and other opportunities to gain knowledge, develop professionally, and advance their careers.
• The Nurse Practitioner - http://www.tnpj.com
  Meets the needs of advanced practice nurses and other primary care clinicians by providing practical, cutting-edge information. Each issue presents peer-reviewed articles that range from clinical topics and research to political and practice issues.
• RNWeb - http://www.rnweb.com/rnweb/
  RN serves registered nurses in various specialties, primarily those working in hospital-affiliated facilities. Roughly 80 percent of the editorial matter is clinical.
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - http://www.sgna.org/
  Is dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. Contains membership and scholarship information, news, position statements, resources and newsletter.
• Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates - http://www.suna.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/SUNAMain
  Dedicated to excellence in the care of the urologic patient and the advancement of urologic nursing. Contains conference information and resources.
• Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society - http://www.wocn.org/
  A professional nursing society which supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence.

Drugs and Pharmaceutical Related Websites:

• PharmWeb - http://www.pharmweb.net/
• U.S. Pharmacopedia - http://www.usp.org/
• PharmInfoNet - http://www.centerwatch.com/pharminfonet/
• Institute for Safe Medication Practices - http://www.ismp.org/

Nursing Home Care Related Websites:

• Advance Magazine - http://post-acute-care.advanceweb.com/
• American College of Health Administrators - http://www.achca.org/
• Fierce Healthcare - http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/
• Long Term Care Education.com - http://www.longtermcareeducation.com/
• McKnight's LTC News - http://www.mcknightsonline.com/content/index.php
• National Council on Aging - http://www.ncoa.org/index.cfm?bType=ie4
• Nursing Home Compare - http://www.medicare.gov/
• Pioneer Network - http://www.pioneernetwork.net/
• Provider Magazine - http://www.providermagazine.com/

Nursing Home Corporation Websites:

• Beverly Living Centers - http://www.beverlycares.com/BL
• Genesis ElderCare - http://www.genesishealth.com/index.aspx
• Harborside Healthcare - http://www.harborsidehealthcare.com/
• HCR Manor Care - http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/
• Extendicare - http://www.extendicare.com/
• Kindred Healthcare - http://www.kindredhealthcare.com/
• Life Care Centers of America - http://www.lcca.com/
• Sun Healthcare - http://www.sunh.com/Production/shg/index.asp
• Medical Facilities of America - http://www.mfa.net/

Legal

• FindLaw
• Thomson - West (formerly West Group)
• U.S. Courts
• Westlaw

Business and Finance

• Better Business Bureau
• United States Chamber of Commerce

Government

• FirstGov
• Library of Congress
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate
• White House

General

• National Weather Service
• Yahoo! Maps
• YellowPages.com

News

• New York Times
• Newspapers Online
• USA Today
• Wall Street Journal

Search Engines

• Google
• MSN
• Yahoo!

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