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Nursing Resources on the Web

Directories and Other Reference Sources
General Nursing Sites
Government Resources: Local Governments; State Governments; Federal Government; International
Professional Societies and Organizations
Listservs and Electronic Discussion Groups
Statistical Sources
Special Topics in Nursing: AIDS/HIV; Community/Public Health Nursing
On the Lighter Side

Directories and Other Reference Sources

Alphabetical List of Specific Diseases/Disorders (http://www.mic.stacken.kth.se/Diseases/Alphalist.html): A tremendous directory from the Karolinska Institutet Library in Sweden. Just about anything you ever wanted to know about a disease or condition can be found here.
Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html): This resource from MedlinePlus brings together information on drugs, herbs and supplements from many different sources.
Hardin MD - Medical Information + Pictures (http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/): Hardin MD is a "directory of directories" produced by the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. Its purpose is to provide easy access to comprehensive resource lists in health-related subjects. It includes subject listings in large "one-stop-shopping" sites, such as MedlinePlus and Yahoo, and also independent discipline-specific lists.
Health Information (http://health.nih.gov): A rich source of information on a variety of consumer health topics from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's medical research agency. You can either browse health categories or browse the list of all Health Topics A-Z.
Humboldt Community Switchboard (http://www.theswitchboard.org/): A comprehensive database of Humboldt County service agencies, including health, human service, education, recreation and emergency non-profit services.
MedTerms Medical Dictionary (http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp): MedTerms online medical dictionary is the medical reference for MedicineNet.com, containing easy-to-understand explanations of over 16,000 medical terms. See About the MedTerms Medical Dictionary for more information.

General Nursing Sites

allnurses.com: A Nursing Community for Nurses (http://allnurses.com/): A comprehensive site with a directory of nursing websites and links to information for many nursing specialties as well as general nursing information. Register to get full access. You may join the online discussion forums and/or subscribe to the free electronic nursing newsletter NurseZine.
BestNursingDegree.com (http://www.bestnursingdegree.com): This website has the mission "to help our visitors learn about the various nursing education and career options available to them across the US, and to help them find the degree program that best meets their needs." There is a wealth of information on becoming a nurse, programs in nursing at all degree levels, online nursing degrees, nursing schools by state, and much more.
Intute: Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health (http://www.intute.ac.uk/nmah/): Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best web resources for education and research, evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists.
Martindale's The Virtual Nursing Center (http://www.martindalecenter.com/Nursing.html): The Virtual Nursing Center has links to many nursing resources including evidence-based guidelines, nurses' online courses and tutorials, electronic nursing journals, interactive case studies, etc. This is part of Martindale's Health Science Guide which has a wealth of health-related resources.
Nursing on the Net: Health Care Resources You Can Use -- A Web Sampler of Resources for Nursing Professionals (http://nnlm.gov/training/nursing/sampler.html): From the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM), this list of resources is part of the Health Care Resources You Can Use workshop.
Nursing Theory and Research Page (http://www.sandiego.edu/nursing/research/nursing_theory_research.php): The Nursing Theory Page is a collaborative effort by an international group to develop a collection of resources about nursing theories throughout the world. The project began on 21 May 96 and will always be a work in progress. This page is an unusual resource.
RN Central.com (http://www.rncentral.com/): Claims to be "more than just a list of links, RN Central is a website where nurses can enjoy themselves, support each other, and find information important to nursing and becoming a nurse." Has a Careplans page with Sample Careplans.
RNstudents.com Nursing School Assistance (http://www.rtstudents.com/rnstudents/): The RNstudent.com staff are educators and students in the allied health and nursing fields. This site has links to a wide variety of information for nursing students and educators such as schools offering nursing programs, dictionaries, and jokes and other fun.
Schools of Nursing (http://www.nursingsociety.org/student/SchoolsOfNursing/Pages/schools.aspx): This site from Sigma Theta Tau International links to listings of accredited schools of nursing and doctoral nursing programs in the United States. Other sites may provide more detailed online information on selected nursing schools, including Nursing Schools in the United States of America (from UnivSource), gradschools.com, and petersons.com.

Government Resources

Local Governments

City of Arcata (http://www.arcatacityhall.org/): Includes a calendar of meeting times of the city council, commissions and committees.
City of Eureka (http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/default.asp): Includes a calendar of city council and commission meetings
City of Ferndale (http://ci.ferndale.ca.us/): Includes information on city council members and meetings.
City of Fortuna (http://friendlyfortuna.com/): Includes agendas and minutes for public meetings of the city council and commissions.
Hoopa Valley Tribe (http://www.hoopa-nsn.gov/): Has information on the Tribal Council and the K'ima:w Medical Center.
Humboldt Community Switchboard (http://www.theswitchboard.org/): A comprehensive database of Humboldt County service agencies, governmental and otherwise. Includes health, human service, education, recreation and emergency non-profit services.
Humboldt County (http://co.humboldt.ca.us/): A listing of links to the various services and departments of county government, including Health & Environment and the Public Health Branch.
Humboldt County, California (HumGuide) - Communities (http://www.humguide.com/category.php?cat_id=21): Has links to local governments, including cities; state government links, including links to our Assembly and Senate representatives; federal government links, including links to our representatives in Congress; and links to local political parties.

State Governments

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx): DHCS is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency and administers a broad range of public and clinical health programs that provide health care services to Californians. There are many programs and services including the Office of Multicultural Health.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx): CDPH was established on July 1, 2007 by Senate Bill 162 within the existing California Health and Human Services Agency. CDPH's goals are "to improve access to quality public health services, to improve health outcomes and to reduce health care costs through prevention with services such as disease screenings and vaccinations, and patient safety initiatives." To meet these goals, CDPH collaborates with local health departments, agencies and organizations throughout the State.
California DHS Division of Communicable Disease Control (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/dcdc/Pages/default.aspx): The Division of Communicable Disease Control works in partnership with local, national and international health officials, health care providers, and the public to monitor health, identify and investigate existing and potential health problems, develop and implement prevention strategies, conduct research, provide education and training, and formulate and advise on public health policy. A recent topic of major concern is Pertussis (Whooping Cough).
California Department of Social Services (http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/default.htm): "The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence."
Links to State Health Departments (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/state_health_departments.htm): This page from the CDC's National Vital Statistics System has links to all 50 state health departments.

Federal Government

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (http://www.cdc.gov): The CDC strives to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. The CDC publishes many important journals such as Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report and Emerging Infectious Diseases.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (http://www.nih.gov/): The NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. The NIH is comprised of 27 separate Institutes and Centers.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) (http://www.ninr.nih.gov): Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NINR "supports and conducts clinical and basic research and research training on health and illness across the lifespan. The research focus encompasses health promotion and disease prevention, quality of life, health disparities, and end-of-life. NINR seeks to extend nursing science by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences, employing new technologies to research questions, improving research methods, and developing the scientists of the future."

International

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/): Founded in 1946, UNICEF advocates and works for the protection of children's rights, to help the young meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF, the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children, works with other United Nations bodies, governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to lighten children's loads through community-based services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation in developing countries. Publications include The State of the World’s Children 2011: Adolescence – An Age of Opportunity which can be downloaded as a pdf document.
WHO/OMS: World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/): WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. WHO defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." WHO played a major role in the eradication of smallpox and is now striving to eradicate polio and many other infectious diseases. They also respond to epidemics and pandemics such as Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Pandemic (H1N1).

Professional Societies and Organizations

American Assembly for Men in Nursing (http://www.aamn.org/): According to the home page, "The purpose of AAMN is to provide a framework for nurses, as a group, to meet, to discuss and influence factors, which affect men as nurses."
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (http://aacn.org/): The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) was established in 1969 to help educate nurses working in newly developed intensive care units. Since that time, AACN has grown to become the world's largest specialty nursing association.
American Association of Managed Care Nurses (http://www.aamcn.org/): The AAMCN is a non-profit membership association of Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Case Managers who are associated with managed health care organizations across the country. The AAMCN is dedicated to helping nurses become successful in their local marketplace through education, research, communication, and networking.
American College of Nurse Midwives (http://www.midwife.org/): Founded in 1955, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) provides research, accredits nurse-midwifery education programs, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.
American College of Nurse Practitioners (http://acnpweb.org): Founded in 1993, the American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is a national non-profit membership organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The ACNP is focused on advocacy and keeping NPs current on legislative, regulatory and clinical practice issues that affect NPs in the rapidly changing health care arena.
American Holistic Nurses Association (http://ahna.org/): The purpose of the AHNA is to renew and enhance the art of nurturing and caring for the whole person. The AHNA serves as a bridge between the traditional medical paradigm and universal complementary and alternative healing practices.
American Nurses Association (http://www.nursingworld.org/): The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation's 3.1 million Registered Nurses through its constituent member associations(CMAs).
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (http://www.apna.org/): The American Psychiatric Nurses Association provides leadership to promote psychiatric-mental health nursing, to improve mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups and communities and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services.
American Public Health Association (http://www.apha.org/): The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association and its members have been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health since 1872.
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (http://www.nursesinaidscare.org/): The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) is a nonprofit professional nursing organization committed to fostering the individual and collective professional development of nurses involved in the delivery of health care to persons infected or affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and to promoting the health, welfare, and rights of all HIV infected persons. Founded in 1987, ANAC seeks to meet the needs of nurses in HIV/AIDS care, research, prevention, and policy.
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) (http://www.awhonn.org/): The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) serves the unique needs of nurses specializing in the care of women and newborns. Members include neonatal nurses, APRNs, women's health nurses, OB/GYN and labor and delivery nurses, nurse scientists, childbirth educators and nurse practitioners. AWHONN's mission is "improve and promote the health of women and newborns and to strengthen the nursing profession through the delivery of superior advocacy, research, education and other professional and clinical resources to nurses and other health care professionals."
California Emergency Nurses Association (http://www.calena.us/): California's chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.
California Nurses Association (http://www.calnurses.org/): Founded in 1903, the California Nurses Association (CNA) represents over 65,000 members in 165 facilities throughout California, and thousands more across the country through the National Nurses Organizing Committee, which was founded by CNA. CNA is the largest and fastest-growing organization of direct care Registered Nurses in the country and are dedicated to providing a voice for nurses and a vision for healthcare. Membership in CNA is available to registered nurses only.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) (http://www.hpna.org/): The purpose of the HNPA is to exchange information, experiences, and ideas; to promote understanding of the specialties of hospice and palliative nursing; and to study and promote hospice and palliative nursing research.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (http://www.ncsbn.org/): The purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCSBN has developed two licensure examinations used by its Member Boards to test the entry-level nursing competence of candidates for licensure as registered nurses and as licensed practical/vocational nurses.
National League For Nursing (http://www.nln.org/): The National League for Nursing advances quality nursing education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
National Student Nurses Association (http://www.nsna.org/): Nursing students in associate degree, diploma, baccalaureate, generic masters, generic doctoral or prenursing programs, can become members of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA), a preprofessional organization for nursing students. NSNA is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Oncology Nursing Society (http://www.ons.org/): The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of more than 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. The overall mission of ONS is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
Royal College of Nursing (http://www.rcn.org.uk/index.php): The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the United Kingdom's largest professional union of nurses, health care support workers and nursing students. RCN has nearly 400,000 members.

Directories of Professional Societies and Organizations

Yahoo! Health:Nursing:Organizations (http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Nursing/Organizations/): An extensive listing of professional associations/organizations in nursing.

Listservs and Electronic Discussion Groups

Listservs and electronic discussion groups are an important way for the nursing student and professional nurse to keep up with current developments in nursing and network with colleagues from all over the world.

TILE.NET Search (http://tile.net/lists/): This site is a reference to email discussion, announcements and information lists on the Internet. You may search the site or use the lists by Name, Description, or Domain. Try putting Nursing and/or Nurse in the search box and see what comes up!

Statistical Sources

Administration on Aging: Aging Statistics (http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx): The Administration on Aging's statistical information section is designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
CDC WONDER (http://wonder.cdc.gov/): From the Centers for Disease Control, CDC WONDER (Wide-ranging OnLine Data for Epidemiologic Research) provides a single point of access to a variety of CDC reports, guidelines, and even numeric public health data. You may access statistical research data published by CDC, as well as reference materials, reports and guidelines on health-related topics. You can also query numeric data sets on CDC's mainframe and other computers, via "fill-in-the blank" web pages. Public-use data sets about mortality (deaths), cancer incidence, HIV and AIDS, TB, natality (births), census data and many other topics are available for query, and the requested data are readily summarized and analyzed.
California Department of Health Services. Center for Health Statistics (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CHS/Pages/default.aspx): The mission of the Center for Health Statistics (CHS) is to facilitate the collection, validation, statistical analysis, and dissemination of health data in support of the mission of the California Department of Health Services. The CHS home page has links to several statistical reports and data, such as the Vital Statistics and Population Summary Tables and Vital Statistics Query System.
California - Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development - Healthcare Information Division (http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HID/DataFlow/index.html): The Healthcare Information Division (HID), a division of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), collects and disseminates data from licensed health facilities in California and acts as a clearinghouse for information on healthcare cost, quality and access.
ChildStats.gov: Forum on Child and Family Statistics (http://www.childstats.gov/): This forum is a collection of 22 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families. The complete America's Children reports since 1997 are available here as well as Data Sources/Contacts where you can get statistics related to the health of children.
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (http://orise.orau.gov/worker-health-studies/capabilities/worker-health-research/cedr.aspx): The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed the Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR) Program to provide public access to health and exposure data concerning DOE installations. Most of the data are from epidemiologic studies conducted by DOE-funded researchers as part of the DOE Worker Health and Mortality Study. Additionally, studies of populations residing near DOE installations, and other studies of radiation health effects, such as classic studies of atomic bomb survivors and the radium dial painters, are represented in CEDR. The site is currently being redesigned by CEDR's new home, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).
County and City Data Book (http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html): Data for all U.S. states, counties, and cities with a population of 25,000 or more. It contains additional data for places with a population of 100,000 or more. Also included is a complete set of state maps showing all counties, places of 25,000 or more population, and metropolitan areas. Topical areas include age, agriculture, births, business establishments, climate, construction, crime, deaths, earnings, education, elections, employment, finance, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, social services, and water use. Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical bureaus, governmental administrative and regulatory agencies, and private research bodies.
Fedstats: One Stop Shopping for Federal Statistics (http://www.fedstats.gov/): More than 100 agencies in the United States Federal Government produce statistics of interest to the public. The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by these agencies for public use.
Global Health Observatory (GHO) (http://www.who.int/gho/en/): From the World Health Organization (WHO) this guide to health and health-related statistical information and incorporates information formerly found in the WHO Statistical Information System (WHOSIS). It provides critical data and analyses for key health themes, as well as direct access to the full database. The GHO presents data from all WHO programmes and provides links to supporting information. WHO also has a Data and Statistics page with additional resources such as the Global Health Atlas.
Health, United States (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus.htm): The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) annual report on the health status of the Nation and trends in health statistics. Previous editions dating back to 1975 are also available.
Humboldt County Communicable Disease Reports (http://co.humboldt.ca.us/HHS/PHB/CommunicableDiseaseManagement.asp): Humboldt County Public Health Department's tally of communicable diseases reported appears at the end of this Communicable Disease Management page. Yearly totals are available for 2001 to date and monthly totals are available for 2006 to date.
KIDS COUNT Data Center (http://datacenter.kidscount.org/): KIDS COUNT, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the United States.The online data center includes state- and city-level data for over 100 measures of child well-being, including all the measures regularly used in the popular KIDS COUNT Data Book. This easy-to-use, powerful online database allows you to generate custom reports for a geographic area (Profiles) or to compare areas on a topic (Ranking, Maps, and Line Graphs).
Measure DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys (http://www.measuredhs.com/): To date, DHS has provided technical assistance for more than 200 surveys in more than 75 countries. DHS provides decision-makers with information necessary to plan, monitor, and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs. In addition, DHS plays a major role in furthering international understanding of global population and health trends. Publications may be searched or you may browse publications by country, publication type and/or topic.
National Center for Health Statistics (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/): The mission of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data. You may Browse/Search Publications or you may use the index, FastStats: A to Z.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/): The most recent edition as well as past editions (back to 1878) of this standard reference source are available here. Section 2 has Vital Statistics and Section 3 has Health and Nutrition statistics. NOTE: Collection of data has been terminated as of October 1, 2011.
Statistical Agencies (International) (http://www.census.gov/aboutus/stat_int.html): From the US Census Bureau, this site contains links to statistical agencies for many countries of the world.
US Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/): For statistics related to population, housing, and the economy of the United States.
USA Counties (http://censtats.census.gov/usa/usa.shtml): USA Counties, from the Census Bureau, compiles useful demographic, economic, and governmental information spanning several years and sources for county comparisons and profiles.
UNICEF Statistics and Monitoring (http://www.unicef.org/statistics/index.html): This introductory page explains how UNICEF monitors the situation of women and children. There is a link to ChildInfo.org which provides access to all of UNICEF’s statistical information. Tables from The State of the World’s Children and Progress for Children are available for all countries and include data on basic indicators, mortality & health, nutrition-related indicators, water & sanitation, and education.

Special Topics in Nursing

AIDS/HIV

AIDSLINE through PubMed (1980- ): A subset of PubMed, AIDSLINE includes citations to the literature covering research, clinical aspects and health policy issues related to AIDS/HIV.
California Department of Public Health. Office of AIDS (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/ooa/): Much information on AIDS in California, including legislation, statistics (e.g.; HIV/AIDS Surveillance Statistical Reports), epidemiology, prevention, testing, treatment, etc.
CDC- HIV/AIDS (http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm): From the Centers for Disease Control, this website has much information on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. Includes Downloadable Slide Sets, an Index of HIV/AIDS related Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (1981-Present), Research, and much more.
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base (http://www.hivaidssurveillancedb.org/HIVDB/): Information on the AIDS pandemic and on the HIV seroprevalence (infection) in population groups in developing countries is only available in widely scattered small-scale surveys. The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base was developed and is maintained by the Health Studies Branch, International Programs Center (IPC), Population Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, with funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development. It is a compilation of information from those studies appearing in the medical and scientific literature, presented at international conferences, and appearing in the press.
JAMA & Archives HIV/AIDS Collection (http://pubs.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/hiv_aids): The Journal of the American Medical Association maintains this easy-to-use, peer-reviewed collection of resources on HIV/AIDS. HSU does not have access to the online full text articles. Use the print issues of JAMA to find the articles.
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource (http://www.thebody.com/index.shtml): The Body's mission is to: 1.Use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; 2.Demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; 3.Improve patients' quality of life; 4.Foster community through human connection. Has much information and links to Treatment Periodicals; e.g. AIDS Treatment News.
UNAIDS The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (http://www.unaids.org/): UNAIDS mission is stated this way: "As the main advocate for global action on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV, providing care and support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact of the epidemic." Has several online publications, including the annual AIDS Epidemic Update.

Community/Public Health Nursing

American Public Health Association (http://www.apha.org/): The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. The Association and its members have been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health since 1872.
Ending Neglect: The Elimination of Tuberculosis in the United States (http://www.nap.edu/catalog/9837.html): This report dated 2000 from the Committee on the Elimination of Tuberculosis in the United States, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, "provides important background on the pathology of tuberculosis, its history and status in the U.S., and the public and private response." It also "explains how the U.S. can act with both self-interest and humanitarianism in addressing the worldwide incidence of TB."
Journal of Community Nursing (JCN) (http://www.jcn.co.uk/): Published in Surrey, England. JCN claims to be the "leading monthly peer reviewed community journal promoting excellence in health care practice." Full text articles. You will need to register to view the articles.
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce (http://phpartners.org/): "A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries which provides timely, convenient access to selected public health resources on the Internet." This website has pages devoted to such specific public health topics such as Environmental Health and Bioterrorism.
Smoking & Health Resource Library (http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shrl/QuickSearch.aspx): The focus of this database from the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health is on the scientific, medical, technical, policy, behavioral, legal, and historical literature related to smoking and tobacco use and its effect on health. Contains abstracts of journal articles, books and book chapters, dissertations, reports, conference proceedings and conference papers, government documents, policy or legal documents, editorials, letters, and comments on articles. New Citations added to the database in the last eight weeks are also available. New Citations include recently published tobacco-related articles from peer-reviewed journals of behavioral, scientific, and medical literature.
Tobacco Control Archives (http://galen.library.ucsf.edu/tobacco/): The purpose is "to collect, preserve, and provide access to papers, unpublished documents, and electronic resources relevant to tobacco control issues.". Also includes A Digital Library of Tobacco Documents also described as the Legacy Tobacco Documents Library which "contains more than 13 million documents (70+ million pages) created by major tobacco companies related to their advertising, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and scientific research activities."
UC Berkeley. Public Health Library. Public Health Resources on the Internet (http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/PUBL/internet.html): A well-organized list of hundreds of public health resources, including Ethnic Groups Health Resources.

On the Lighter Side

Nursing Jokes and Other Fun (http://www.rtstudents.com/rnstudents/rn-fun.htm): This page from RNstudents.com provides links to many humorous looks at nursing. Includes cartoons, jokes, Murphy's Law for Nurses, limericks, games, etc.
Nurstoon Nursing Humor Cartoons (http://nurstoon.com/): This site has links to some very funny cartoons. Scroll down the screen to see the entire list of cartoons available.