“This resource publishes more than 140 open access journals covering all areas of biology and medicine. Most of its publications are freely available to the public, although some require a paid subscription. Included are journals on nutrition, public and international health, and BMC Nursing, specifically for nurses.
“PLoS is an initiative by scientists and doctors to publish quality, peer-reviewed literature and make it freely available to the public and other researchers. It publishes journals in biology, medicine, clinical trials, and genetics”
“An excellent source of global health information, including statistics and country-by-country health overviews. This site is well indexed and easy to navigate.”
Free, online, peer-reviewed publication site for medicine and dentistry. The site has many teaching resources such as tutorials, simulation cases, lab guides, videos, podcasts, and assessment tools.
“The ANA represents American registered nurses (RNs). The site provides information on current issues in nursing (workplace rights, patient safety, and ethics) and a sophisticated career center with a searchable jobs database, space for posting resumes, and advice for job seekers. Some content is limited to members only, but there is plenty of quality free information.
“NLN is a membership organization whose mission is to advance ‘excellence in nursing education’ and prepare the workforce to ‘meet the needs of a diverse population in an ever-changing healthcare environment,’ where jobseekers can post a resume or search listings. It provides recent political and health news that affects nurses. It also provides grants and funding for research in nursing education.”
