nursing [n.]

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles.

International Council of Nurses

This page provides links to information and resources for units and topics covered in this subject at a range of Australian universities. It does not attempt to include all these. Be aware some units/topics have different titles in different universities, even though content may be the same or similar. Australian information is supplied wherever possible.

They are at undergraduate level and listed in alphabetical groupings for ease of access. Some information may be useful at a higher level.

In addition, there are journals, search engines, reference material and other general information where these are seen to be relevant.

Additional unit material will be included as time permits.

If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions or additions are welcome and will be given every consideration.

A - F

Associations, Unions, Other Nursing Groups

• Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council
  ‘A peak body to facilitate a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC works with state and territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authorities in evolving standards for statutory nursing and midwifery regulation.’
• Australian Nursing Federation
  Home base for nurses in Australia. News, services, publications.
• National league for Nursing
  American. research, publications, journal, career information, Nurse Educator information, more.
• Royal College of Nursing, Australia
  Education, scholarships, nursing resources, news, information about the college and its chapters.
• The Australian Nurse Teachers’ Society
  ‘Professional group, with membership representing Nurse teachers in all arenas, academic and clinical. ANTS seeks to promote professionalism in nursing practice and to raise critical issues related to teaching the discipline of nursing.’ Check The Nurse Teacher Competencies here.
• The College of Nursing
  ‘Professional body to represent, assist, educate and support nurses. Membership spans every Australian State and Territory, and 17 countries worldwide.’
• The Student Nurse Forum,
  American. Information, much still relevant to Australian conditions and those who travel to North America for work.

Clinical Supervision

• Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision
  Document. University of Manchester.
• Clinical Supervision in Nursing
• Welcome to our Clinical Supervision in Nursing Pages
  ‘Our primary aim is to help promote and support the development of clinical supervision in nursing.’ Resources, book store, other health links.

Databases & Information Portals

• Allnurses.com !
  News, discussions, job information, health library, links in categories from Nursing Boards to Miscellaneous Resources.
• Cinahl Information Systems
  ‘Information on selected sites of interest to nursing and allied health professionals, researchers & students and others. Information for each site includes hyperlinked URLs, organisation and website descriptions.’
• Hardin Meta Directory - Nursing
  Links in large, medium and small listings, other areas.
• Hodges Health Career - Care Domains
  ‘Investigate this web site. We trust you will recognise the relevance of Brian’s work to health & social care professionals, patients, carers and other agencies. HCM has great potential as a means to capture the multicontextual nature of health care.’ The Resources page has links under several headings, other resources.
• Infolinks : Nursing
  By subject, related areas, more.
• Martindale’s Virtual Nursing Centre
  Links for aspects of nursing. Journals, courses, teaching modules, more.
• Health Central
  Search Engine, journals, texts, simulations, interactive learning cases, quizzes, Ask an Expert. All after Free Registration.
• Intute, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health
  Alphabetical listing, Search Engine, MedHist, BioEthics Web, tutorials, blog, PSCI-com.
• Nurse.com : Where Nurses Always Come First
  News, resources.
• Nursing Portal - Nursing Links
  ‘Sites that are easy to navigate, quick to download and contain updated relevant information. Best sites will get the most prominent exposure.’
• Nursing Reference Centre
  Select by name from either Subject or Database by Name lists. ‘Offers staff nurses, nurse administrators, nursing students, nurse faculty and hospital librarians the best available and most recent clinical evidence from thousands of full-text documents.’ Free Trial available.
• Nursing Resources
  Links, journals, guides, tools, reference materials, web resources, documents.
• Nursing Sites on the World Wide Web
• Nursing Standard
  ‘Professional home for nurses on the net.’ News, courses, links, journals, professional development, searchable archive, information for students, jobs, careers.
• RCNA Links
  Links including government sites, healthcare organisations, nursing organisations, registration boards, employment sites, more.
• Real Nurse - Resources
  Directories on topics from humour to resources.
• References for Medical Notes
  Fee-based and Free material through links under specific headings.
• ResourceNurse.Com
  Professional forum, continuing education information, career centre, reference centre, books, live programs, nursing leadership, links.
• Selected Nursing Websites
  Health Sciences Library, UB Libraries. ‘Links lead to other pages with more extensive listings.
• Virtual Nurse : Online Nursing Portal
  5 000+ links to all matters nursing.

Emergency Medical & Nursing Information

• eMedicine Journal - Emergency Medicine
  Topics include Allergy & Immunology, Infectious Diseases, 27 other areas.
• Emergency Nursing World !
  Articles, links, recent topics, clinical research, book reviews, other links.

Ethics & Ethical Information

• Ethical Issues
  National Health and Medical Research Council. Ethical issues, how to handle them.
• ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses
  International Council of Nurses.

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G - L

General Sites

• Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce
  All information required, including information on bonuses. Download an Application Form or other material available.
• Health Links
  Part of Webhealth. A multitude of areas in directories.
• Impacted Nurse
  Unauthorised. However, a valuable place to have a bitch about something when there is nowhere else.
• NursePortal.net
  Nearly 900 links related to nursing, especially in the US. Everything covered including education, boards, nursing homepages, blogs, jobs, specialty positions, more.
• The Nursing Page
  Links grouped under headings including Nursing and Health, Journals, Publications and Databases, Organizations, etc..
• Nursing News Sources
  University of Adelaide.
• Play Therapy
  Pages on the basics, then links to other sources.

Journals, Articles & Reports

• Advances in Nursing Science
  Online journal, Fee-based
• British Journal of Nursing
  Abstracts, tables of contents, some articles.
• Evidence-Based Medicine
  Annotated links and PDF documents recommended by the University of Adelaide.
• Graduate Research Online Journals
  Access Graduate Research in Nursing and Research for Nursing Practice here.
• International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research
• Journal of Gerontological Nursing
  ‘Forum for all aspects of gerontological nursing with original clinical articles and the latest research. Continuing Education Quiz, special sections on geropsychiatry, legal issues, book reviews, and product focus categories provide a total guide to the field in a full-colour magazine format.’
• National Review of Nursing Education 2002
  Our Duty of Care. Available online and as a PDF document.
• Nursing Journal Contents
  University of Adelaide. Links to journals and PubMed subject Bibliographies.
• Nursing Review
  Online version of print magazine. View a Free Sample. Fee-based.
• The Changing Image of Australian Nursing
  Article. Jacqueline Bloomfield.
• The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice
  Online journal, current issue, archival copies. Abstracts/full-text articles from all.
• The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
  ‘Free, peer-reviewed, international, online publication that addresses pertinent topics affecting nursing practice, research, education and the wider health care sector.’
• The Patient Profession, Time for Action
  Parliament of Australia Senate Committee, Inquiry into Nursing. Copy in either Word or PDF. Broken into chapter and Appendix sections.

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M - R

Nursing Theory

• Nursing Theory
  Various nursing theorists, more links.
• Nursing Theory Page
  University of San Diego. Nursing theories, links to Literature Search Tips, resources, teaching tools, other theory sites.
• Nursing Theory Page [Nursescribe]
  Nursing theories, book reviews, links to other sources.

Nursing Overseas

For other links, check Working Overseas, especially the section dealing specifically with medical employment.

• Access Nurses
  ‘Committed to help you find the best travel nursing jobs, per diem nursing jobs and permanent nursing jobs across the USA.’
• MedStaff Travel Nursing
  ‘Placing travel nurses and healthcare professionals across the USA, offering the best travel nursing jobs.’
• Nurse-Jobs.US
  Positions in all American states. Requires Registration, but this appears to be Free.

Research in Nursing & Related Fields

• Best Practice in Allied Health
  Joanna Briggs Institute. ‘A collaborative approach to the evaluation of evidence derived from a diverse range of sources, including experience, expertise and all forms of rigorous research and the translation, transfer and utilisation of the best available evidence into health care practice. Has grown steadily to include state collaborating centres within Australia, as well as Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States, Scotland, China, South Africa, Spain, Canada, Thailand and England.’
• International Paediatric Nursing Research Network
  ‘Initiative to promote quality health care for children and their families.’
• N³ET
  National Nursing & Nursing Education Taskforce. ‘The N³ET website was integral to the Taskforce’s commitment to inform and consult with key stakeholders, the general public, the nursing and midwifery professions and the education community during its operation from 2004 - 2006. Information and publications on the N³ET website leave a solid foundation for the nursing and midwifery workforce.’
• The National Institute of Nursing Research
  ‘Supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span, from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability.’
• Nursing Humour
  ‘Websites created by nurses and others in order to bring an element of levity to the nursing profession. Since nursing can be a highly stressful job, why not take the time to unwind with a good laugh.’
• Nursing & Nursing Research
  Annotated links to information. HardinMD site.
• Royal Windsor Society for Nursing Research
  Online workshops, research information, more. ‘Nurses Enhancing Nursing Research at the Global Level Through Internet Technology’.

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S - Z

State & Territory [Australian] Information

• Australian Nursing Education Links
  24 education centres for nursing in Australia. Specific links for each.
• Health New South Wales
  Provides information about nursing matters from scholarships to Midwifery, Aboriginal Nursing, more.
• Nurse Practitioners
  Australian College of Nurse Practitioners page. N³ET Position Statement Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Practice Guidelines The role in states can be seen from these Victorian and West Australian sites.
• Registering as a Nurse in Australia
  Example from Western Australia, providing information for overseas nurses and links to other information.

Registration

Links to state & territory bodies that register nurses in Australia.

• ACT Nursing and Midwifery Board
• Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW
• Nursing and Midwifery Board, NT
• Queensland Nursing Council
• Nurses Board of SA
• Nursing Board of Tasmania
• Nurses Board of Victoria
• Nurses & Midwives Board of WA

• Study Nursing Online Australia
  Complete online study via Charles Sturt or Curtin Universities.
• Territory Nurses & Midwives
  Careers, professional development, vacancies, information about living and working in the Northern Territory.

Tutorials

• ABG Tutorial
  Free if not being done for credit.
• Cyberanatomy Tutorials
  22 tutorials from neck lumps to a knee examination. University of Newcastle, UK.
• ECG Learning Centre in Cyberspace
  Tutorial, test, feedback, more.
• Headstart in Biology
  ‘A Free internet course in Biology for Biology and Nursing Students. It assumes you are not familiar with biology, nor for that matter, with science. All we ask is that you answer a few simple questions to register as a user of the course. It is composed of five BioGalleries and a BioViews section.’
• Health and Medical Basics, Tutorials and Nursing
  Links to tutorials covering First Aid to DNA, Blood & Cells to Medical Technology.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
  An Online Examination. ‘Visually Learn About the Human Body Using Our Interactive Flash Animations’. All systems covered.
• Medical Patient Simulators and Interactive Tutorials
  Annotated links to these from Medi-Smart. Some geared to doctoral levels.
• Medical Self-Study Tools
  Access tutorials, downloadable tools.
• Nursecom
  ‘Empowering nurses through continuing education.’ Tutorials, links to skill development, an ECG Simulator, other nursing and medical sites, educational technology.
• NursingCentre
  ‘More than 700 continuing education activities and thousands of clinical articles from 50 leading nursing journals published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins’.
• Nursing Informatics Competencies
  A work in progress, but to include more customized tutorials for nurses.
• Nursing Tutorials
  22 annotated links to tutorials.
• Pharmacology Math
  For those with a ‘Fear of maths or concerned about proficiency.’
• RNstudents.com : Nursing Resources
  Annotated links to tutorials and demonstration on Nursing Anatomy.
• School of Nursing Tutorials
  4 tutorials consisting of quizzes with associated help as required.
• Tutorials and On-Line Learning
  Annotated links to sites containing both tutorials and online learning.

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