AMED (ALLIED AND COMPLIIMENTARY MEDICINE) (OVID)
Coverage is from 1985 -Present 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio4066287 

CINAHL - EBSCO
Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Electronic version covers 1982- Present. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio6981250 

ISI WEB OF KNOWLEDGE
The chief aim of this index is to provide access to related articles by indicating sources in which a known article by a given author has been cited. Over 3,300 journals are indexed. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio2054244 

MEDLINE (OVID)
Three separate components of Medline available through OVID interface: Medline 1966 - present (offers author/journal/keyword/subject, or MESH, searching), Oldmedline 1950 - 1965 (offers same but subject searching), and In-Process around 2 recent months (offers same but subject searching).  
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/countact.cfm?resourceid=1301 

NLM LOCATOR PLUS
Coverage is from 1975 -PresentThis is a database produced by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) that includes books, journals and audiovisuals in the NLM collection. 
URL: http://locatorplus.gov/ 

PSYCINFO (OVID)
Coverage is from 1806 - Present. Indexes psychology and psychiatry articles from a variety of journals. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/countact.cfm?resourceid=1203 

A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF WOMEN HEALER; MIDWIVES, NURSES AND PHYSICIANS
Scrivener, L..  This book summarizes the lives of 240 significant or representative women who have engaged in the "core" professions of midwifery, nursing and medicine (exclusive of psychiatry) and whose careers were primarily spent in the United States and Canada, from the colonial times to the present. 
REF R692. S35 . 

DAVIS'S COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK OF LABORATORYAND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS : WITH NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Kranpitz,Todd R. and Smith, Lynette.  "This handbook puts the comprehensive experience of nursing, clinical laboratory, and radiology specialists at your fingertips. In this updated edition of the reference originally co-authored by Zoanne Schnell, this team of authors guides you in assessing, monitoring, and teaching at each stage of care, including pretest requirements, intratest procedures, and post-test care." "All tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for ease of location, plus the comprehensive, integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease state or condition, organ system, specimen type, or test classification." "Use this practical handbook as a quick reference if you are a nursing student in clinical courses or a nurse in a clinical setting."-- BOOK JACKET. 
REF RB38.2 .S37. 

DAVIS'S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES
Deglin, J. H. Vallerand, A. H..  REF RM301.12 .D44. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio7240206  

DICTIONARY OF NURSING THEORY AND RESEARCH
Powers, Bethel A. and Knapp, Thomas R..  "Updated terminology and the addition of many new terms with examples and references that reflect current nursing practice make this third edition of the Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research a valuable accompaniment to the nursing student’s or practitioner nurse’s bookshelf. With the inclusion of research, theory, statistical, and epidemiologic definitions, as well as cross-reference notes at the end of each entry, this compilation is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date nursing dictionaries available."-- BOOK JACKET. 
REF RT21 .P69. 

DISEASES
2nd EditionProvides an alphabetical listing of the latest information concerning over 350 diseases and disorders, including definition, causes, signs and symptoms and current therapies. 
REF RT65. D49 . 

ENCYCLOPEDIA & DICTIONARY OF MEDICINE, NURSING, AND ALLIED HEALTH
Accurate and clinically useful entries provide straightforward, practice- applicable definitions. Encyclopedic entries for key terms and unique 'Windows' commentaries offer in-depth explanations, including important background information and clinical implications. Features 3,900 new entries, researched and reviewed by experts from all areas of health care. Definitions are provided for the complete vocabulary of the Unified Nursing Language System - including the latest NANDA, NIC, NOC, and the Omaha System. Miller-Keane's multidisciplinary emphasis facilitates effective communication between health professionals from all disciplines and specialties. Pronunciation guides, a list of stems, prefixes, and suffixes, and a 40-page insert of full-color illustrations of human anatomy and common disorders enhance the ability to understand and use the latest terminology in the nursing profession. 
REF R121 .M61 . 

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NURSING RESEARCH
Fitzpatrick, Joyce J. Editor-in-chief.  REF RT81.5 .E53. 

GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH.
Krapp, K..  Includes bibliographical references and index. 
REF RT21 .G353 . 

HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NURSING
Snodgrass, M.E..  Includes bibliographical references and index. 
REF RT31 .S66 . 

INTERNET FOR NURSES AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Edwards, M.A..  3rd ed. 
REF TK 105.87 .I57 E36 . 

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR NURSES
Fitzpatrick, J.J., Montgomery, K.S..  Contains a section regarding HIV/AIDS resources on the Internet. 
Ref RT50.5.I57 . 

MEDICALLY SPEAKING [ELECTRONIC RESOURCE] : A DICTIONARY OF QUOTATIONS ON DENTISTRY, MEDICINE, AND NURSING.
Gaither, C.C. and Cavazos-Gaither, A.E..  Quotations in Medicine and other related fields. 
ebook. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio4242781 

MOSBY'S CRITICAL CARE NURSING REFERENCE
Stillman, S..  3rd Edition Includes information regarding nursing assessment.guides, common concepts concerning nursing care, complimentary and other therapeutic modalities, that are helpful when dealing with critically ill patients. 
REF RT120. I5 S75. 

MOSBY’S DICTIONARY OF MEDICINE, NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Myers,Tamara ,Managing Editor.  "This full-color dictionary of medical, nursing, and health care terminology is renowned for both its clear, complete definitions and its incomparable color illustrations. Trusted by more health professionals and students for years, now the 7th edition is even better than ever: 5000 new definitions; new CD-ROM with valuable tools - complete, fully functional medical spellchecker, medical terminology activities, audio pronunciations, English- Spanish phrase translations, and more; all nursing diagnosis entries reflect the 2005-2006 NANDA terminology and the newest information from NIC and NOC; new and updated appendixes cover JCAHO changes in documentation, functional health patterns, new nutritional standards, and much more; and expanded definitions of over 70 key conditions now contain full, detailed nursing process information."--BOOK JACKET. 
REF R121 .M67. 

NURSE'S GUIDE TO CLINICAL PROCEDURES
Smith-Temple, J. and Johnson, J.Y..  4th Edition 
REF RT51. S65 2002. 

NURSE'S HANDBOOK OF ALTERNATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES.
More and more patients are using alternative therapies, often without telling their nurse or doctor. With this invaluable handbook, you'll be prepared to ask patients about use of alternative therapies and respond knowledgeably to their questions. 
REF RT42 .N83 2003. 

NURSING LEADERSHIP : A CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Feldman, Harriet R. , ed..  "The encyclopedia is organized around nine themes, with five themes embracing the most salient management and leadership theories, including characteristics and skills required of leaders in today’s complex health care system: characteristics of leaders; management and executive skills; theories and models of management and leadership; major leaders in nursing; professional standards; health care delivery standards and health policy; leadership in practice, education, and research; quality outcomes; and informatics and technology..." "Included as well are rich materials on organizations and historical figures that have shaped the leadership role."--BOOK JACKET 
REF RT89 .N7943 . 

OFFICIAL GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE NURSING SCHOOLS
NLN Research and Evaluation Division.  REF RT73 .O34 . 

PEARSON NURSE'S DRUG GUIDE
Wilson,B.A., Shannon, M.T, Shields,K M..  REF RM301.12 P74. 

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO DISEASES
Gives excellent outline of each disease and briefly of its treatment. 
REF RT65 .P69. 

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
"This book features: more than 550 signs and symptoms; easy alphabetical organization; history-taking and physical examination guidelines; emergency interventions for life- threatening indicators; cultural cues and gender cues to key ethnic and gender variations in clinical presentation; examination tips to elicit, pinpoint, or characterize a sign or symptom; herb alerts that warn about herbal remedies as causes; appendices of less-common signs and symptoms, adverse reactions to herbs, and effects of biological weapons; and table of English-Spanish translations."-- BOOK JACKET. 
REF RC69 .P77. 

RAPID REFERENCE FOR NURSES
Kowalski KE, Yoder-Wise , PS.  REF RT51 .K68. 

RECORDS OF A PROUD PROFESSION : A GUIDE TO RECORDS ON NURSING IN NEW YORK STATE AT THE BELLEVUE ALUMNAE CENTER FOR NURSING HISTORY / FOUNDATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION.
New York State Nurses Association..  HEALTH SCIENCES SPEC COLL REFERENCE (Non-Circulating) RT31 .N48 2003. 

STATE-APPROVED SCHOOLS OF NURSING - LPN/LVN
Lists schools that meet minimum requirements set by law and board rules in the various jurisdictions. Serial S. Latest volume in Reference. 
REF RT71 St22, RT71 St23. 

STATE-APPROVED SCHOOLS OF NURSING - RN
Lists schools meeting minimum requirements set by law and board rules in the various jurisdictions.Includes a section on programs offering the Baccalaureate degree in nursing to registered nurses in the various jurisdictions. Serial S. Latest volume shelved in Reference. 
REF RT71 St23. 

TELENURSING [ELECTRONIC RESOURCE] : NURSING PRACTICE IN CYBERSPACE.
Sharpe,C.C..  This is an EBOOK as well as a PRINT book. Includes bibliographical references and an index. 
LIBRARYWeb and RT42 .S47 2001 . 

THE GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH
Krapp, K., Editor.  REF RT21. G353 2002. 

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS (AANP)
Formed in 1985, the Academy, as the only full service organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties, has steadily expanded services to meet its mission to: * Serve as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other health care consumers * Promote excellence in practice, education and research * Provide legislative leadership * Advance health policy * Establish health care standards * Advocate for access to quality, cost effective health care  
URL: http://www.aanp.org/default.asp 

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSING (AAN)
"The AAN is comprised of 1,500 qualified and savvy nurse leaders who are literally at the top of their profession, having accomplished extraordinary milestones in their nursing careers. AAN members have been identified by their peers to be the best and the brightest in the nursing discipline."  
URL: http://www.aannet.org/ 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING (AACN)
"The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs. AACN's educational, research, governmental advocacy, data collection, publications, and other programs work to establish quality standards for bachelor's- and graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans and directors to implement those standards, influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and promote public support of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and practice in nursing -- the nation's largest health care profession."  
URL: http://www.aacn.nche.edu 

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES (ACNM)
"The mission of ACNM is to promote the health and well-being of women and infants within their families and communities through the development and support of the profession of midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives, and certified midwives. The philosophy inherent in the profession states that nurse-midwives believe every individual has the right to safe, satisfying health care with respect for human dignity and cultural variations."  
URL: http://www.acnm.org 

AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSING ASSOCIATION (AHNA)
"The American Holistic Nurses Association embraces nursing as a lifestyle and a profession and provides a means to create bonds within the nursing community. Because true healing comes from within, the AHNA recognizes that nurses must first heal themselves before they can facilitate the healing of others. There are many roads to healing, and individuals must seek their own paths. The AHNA serves as a bridge between the traditional medical paradigm and universal complementary and alternative healing practices."  
URL: http://www.ahna.org 

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
This site has information on nursing credentials, minority fellowships, education and conferences. The web site for The American Nursing Association. 
URL: http://www.nursingworld.org/ 

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION (APNA)
"The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is a membership organization representing the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. APNA fosters excellence in the domains of education, policy, practice, research, and organizational development. APNA influences these domains through core values of leadership, open communication, development, alliance, advocacy, diversity, stewardship, and professional ethics. These values are fundamental to APNA’s vision, mission, goals and strategic plan. APNA is committed to facilitating and supporting opportunities for dynamic interaction and participation among the membership. We provide forums for collaborative relationships, partnerships, and networks with mental health consumers and other healthcare professional groups."  
URL: http://www.apna.org 

ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE (ANAC)
Founded in 1987 to address the specific needs of nurses working in HIV/AIDS, the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care has rapidly become a leader in the response to HIV disease and AIDS. With a highly regarded peer-reviewed journal, and an Annual Conference featuring national and international speakers and educational and scientific sessions on the latest developments in HIV nursing, ANAC is meeting the needs of nurses in HIV/AIDS care, research, prevention, and policy.  
URL: http://www.anacnet.org 

ASSOCIATION OF PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSES (AORN)
"AORN is the professional organization of perioperative registered nurses whose mission is to support registered nurses in achieving optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures." AORN promotes quality patient care by providing its members with education, standards, services, and representation. AORN is composed of 40,000 perioperative registered nurses in approximately 6,700 hospitals and 3,500 ambulatory surgery centers in all 50 states and around the world. These nurses work on the front lines, caring for patients from pre-surgery through surgery and recovery, so no one is better qualified or has the capacity to advocate for and "ensure patient safety in the surgical setting."  
URL: http://www.aorn.org/  

ASSOCIATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (ARHP)
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), founded in 1963, is a multidisciplinary association of professionals who provide reproductive health services or education, conduct reproductive health research, or influence reproductive health policy. ARHP educates healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public. The organization fosters research and advocacy to improve reproductive health.  
URL: http://www.arhp.org 

ASSOCIATIONS UNLIMITED
Contains information for approximately 460,000 international and U.S .national, regional, state and local nonprofit organizations is all fields. NOTE: By typing in "Nursing" as a subject heading a very complete list of nursing organizations appears. Some organizations that may be of special interest have been listed separately. click on AU at website. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?ANL2206 

DERMATOLOGY NURSES' ASSOCIATION
A professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. Core purpose of DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care. 
URL: http://www.dnanurse.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/DNAMain 

DIRECTORY OF NURSE RESEARCHERS
Lists nurses active in research. Includes names, addresses, phone numbers, dissertations, and project information of nursing researchers internationally. 
REF RT 81.5 .D57 . 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NURSING EDITORS
URL: http://www.nursingeditors.org/ 

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES
"The International Council of Nurses is a federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing nurses in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses for nurses, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce."  
URL: http://www.icn.ch/ 

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES - ICN
ICN is a "federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing nurses in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses for nurses, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce." 
URL: http://www.icn.ch/ 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NAPNAP)
NAPNAP was founded in 1973 as a non-profit specialty nursing organization devoted to improving the quality of infant and child health care. Today, NAPNAP represents practitioners working with populations across the pediatric spectrum, including infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The pediatric nurse practitioner provides an advanced level of care to children and their families, including: counseling on normal development and behavioral problems, the prevention of illness and preventable injuries, and care of children with acute or chronic conditions. NAPNAP promotes high standards of child health care through education, research, and legislative action involving over 7,000 members and 49 chapters across the country. 
URL: http://www.napnap.org/ 

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING (NCSBN)
URL: http://www.ncsbn.org 

NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING (NLN)
URL: http://www.aln.org 

NORTH AMERICAN NURSING DIAGNOSIS ASSOCIATION (NANDA)
URL: http://www.nanda.org 

ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY (ONS)
URL: http://www.ons.org/ 

THE DIRECTORY OF MINORITY NURSING FACULTY
4th ed. Faculty listed by state, institution, research specialties, degrees earned and affiliations. Includes African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American and males of any origin. 
REFERENCE RT 83.5 .A45 1996. 

THE DIRECTORY OF NURSING HOMES
Provides detailed information for more than 16,500 nursing facilities in the United States. It features a each state, then indexed alphabetically. 
REFERENCE RA A2 D62. 

WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN NURSING
Serial W. Latest volume in Reference. 
REF RT25.U6 W62. 

INSTRUMENTS FOR CLINICAL HEALTH-CARE RESEARCH
Edited by Frank-Stromborg, M..  2nd ed. This book covers how to measure and assess health and function, health promotion activities, outcomes of care, and clinical problems. It discusses the relevance of each instrument for nursing. 
REF RT 48 .I57 1997. 

INSTRUMENTS FOR USE IN NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH
Ward, M..  This is a compilation of descriptions and critiques of original and published instruments. Many of the actual instruments are reproduced here. There is a brief subject index. 
REF RT 73 W21 1989. 

LABORATORY TESTS AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES WITH NURSING DIAGNOSES
Corbett, J..  Combines laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures in one volume, with the1996 nursing process clearly identified, Provides an extensive reference list at the of each chapter end. 
REF RT 48.5 .C67 1996. 

MEASUREMENT OF NURSING OUTCOMES
Waltz,C.  The four volumes cover 1) measuring client outcomes, 2) measuring nursing performance, 3) measuring clinical skills and professional development in education and practice, and 4) measuring client self-care and coping skills. 
REF RT 85.5 .M434 1988. 

TESTS IN PRINT III
Mitchell, A.  A companion volume to the MENTAL MEASUREMENT YEARBOOK. Consists of "descriptive listings and references, without reviews, of commercially published tests that are in print and available for purchase or use. 
REF 176 T283 1983. 

THIRTEENTH MENTAL MEASUREMENTS YEARBOOK
Impara.,C..  The basic source of information on psychological and educational tests. Only tests that are new, have been substantially revised or have become widely used since the last edition are considered for inclusion. 
REF BF 431 .M52 1998. 

ANNA MAXWELL
Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS MEDIA RT37 M36 1996. 

BATES' VISUAL GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Based on Barbara Bates book with a similar name; 4th ed. 18 videodiscs (ca. 25 min. ea.) 
HSL MEDIA RESERVES RC76 .V57 2005. 

CASE STUDIES IN MEDICATION ERROR PREVENTION [VIDEORECORDING]
Dilworth,K., Krame R, and Scott, M. Writers; Suderman, R. Director.  Outlines and demonstrates the six rights of medication administration using realistic scenarios and shows how errors can be prevented when standard procedures are followed. The goal is to help the viewer identify ways errors can creep in to nursing practice and develop strategies that can be used to prevent them. 
Health Sciences Media Reserves RM146 .C27 2007. 

EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES IN THE OPERATING ROOM
This video offers several ways to address issues of abusive behavior that may occur in operating rooms, find solutions and improve the work environment. 
MEDIA RD32.3 E53 1997. 

EFFECTIVE TEAM BUILDING IN THE OPERATING ROOM
Phyllis M.Houck, Maryanne McAdams, Mary Grace Hensell.  This video describes team characteristics, including strategies that build a team and the benefits of teamwork. It demonstrates how to effectively resolve conflicts as well as solve problems. 
MEDIA RESERVE RD32.3 E533 1998.. 

HEAD-TO-TOE EXAMINATION OF THE PREGNANT WOMAN [VIDEORECORDING] [PRESENTED BY] ELSEVIER ;
Harman, G Producer/director.  Health Sciences Media Reserves RG563 .H43 2008. 

ISSUES IN HOMECARE NURSING
Janet Dignam.  This video contains four tapes. Tape 1 deals with economic and social concerns; tape 2 and 3 addresses personal safety; and tape 4 is about ethical and social problems. 
MEDIA RT120 H65 I87 1997. 

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND THE AGING PROCESS
Discusses musculoskeletal diseases in old age. DVD, 30 min. 
HSL MEDIA RESERVES RC925.53. 

NCME (NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION)
The Library subscribes to the NCME video series. Very recent issues of the NCME videos can be searched from CLIO or from the URL listed below. Note the title, number and year of the video you wish to view and request at the circulation desk. Some videos are available online; to register, go to the URL listed below. 
HEALTH SCIENCES MEDIA. 
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/ncmereg.html 

RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES
One videocassette (24 min.). This program demonstrates: Assisting with ambulation, assisting a falling patient, range of motion exercises: head and neck, upper extremities, lower extremities. 
HSL Media: RM725 .R36 2003. 

ALL NURSES.COM
A commercial site that features the latest nursing news and nursing discussions. 
URL: http://allnurses.com 

NP CENTRAL: INFORMATION FOR AND ABOUT NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Offers variety of materials for nurse practitioners, for example, clinical guidelines, case studies, etc., job and salary information. 
URL: http://www.npcentral.net/siteinfo 

ONLINE JOURNAL OF NURSING INFORMATICS (OJNI)
Free peer-reviewed journal publishing scientific papers, review articles, practice-based articles, and databases related to nursing informatics. Indexed in CINAHL. 
URL: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/nurs/ojni/index.htm 

PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY: AN EVIDENCE-BASED HANDBOOK FOR NURSES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality— Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08- 0043). This handbook is also in PDF format. Experts in the field reviewed the literature, and their contributions are grouped into these sections: Patient Safety and Quality / Evidence-based Practice / Patient- centered Care / Working Conditions—Work Environment / Critical Opportunities for Patient Safety and Quality / Tools. 
URL: http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/ 

REGISTERED NURSE POPULATION: FINDINGS FROM THE 2004 NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF REGISTERED NURSES
US Dept of Health and Human Services: HRSA.  Offers stats on registered nurses in U.S. 
URL: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/rnsurvey04/ 

THE INTERNET'S NURSING INDEX
This site has links to nursing boards in the UK, US and Canada. Good site for various nursing specialties. 
URL: http://allnurses.com/ 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NURSING EDITORS
URL: http://www.nursingeditors.org/ 

NURSE AUTHOR AND EDITOR JOURNAL DIRECTORY
"Nurse Author & Editor is an international publication dedicated to nurse authors, editors and reviewers." "Each issue of Nurse Author & Editor consists of articles offering advice on writing quality manuscripts, avoiding rejection, finding publishing opportunities, editing and reviewing." Offers a nursing Journals Directory with Author Guidelines for each journal. 
URL: http://www.nurseauthor.com/library.asp 

WRITERS' GUIDE TO NURSING PERIODICALS
Daly, JM.  RT 24.D35 2000. 

WRITING AND GETTING PUBLISHED: A PRIMER FOR NURSES
Barum, B.S..  REF RT24.B37 1995.