Using the Web for Nursing Information
The world wide web contains valuable information about nursing. There are many ways that you can search the web for trustworthy information. If you restrict your searches to government or education sites you will be more likely to access unbiased high-quality information.
Using the search engines on this page will increase the likelihood of finding information worth including in your paper. Nonetheless, be aware that when using information from the Internet you will need to act as the reviewer since there are few rules governing what can be published there.
Other Links
- MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for over 1000 diseases, illnesses, health conditions and wellness issues. - National Institute of Nursing ResearchNINR is the National Institute of Nursing Research, one of 27 Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including PubMed and Medline Plus.
- Systematic ReviewsThis resource from the Center for Disease Control describes what is involved with conducting a systematic review of the literature for evidence-based public health and how the librarian is a partner in the process.
- Nurse JournalA comprehensive online resource for current and future nursing students, as well as recent graduates seeking licensure and full-time employment.
Google Government Search
Google Government searches federal, state, and local web sites with domains .gov and .mil as well as select government sites with .edu, .us., and .com domains. Google Government is an excellent source for finding statistical information.