Finding websites with credible information can be tough especially now that almost anyone on the internet can post anything they want (Cmon we need to stop using Tiktok for our sources). However, when a nursing or health-related topic, it is a must that all information used is reliable and with credible authors.
The following is a list of websites with reliable information:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
If you’re interested in quality improvement and tracking, which is a key component of evidence-based practice. This is an excellent site to visit. It features papers and study abstracts and is published by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the Department of Health and Human Services’ principal functioning components. This website contains information on diseases and other public health issues.
Practical Clinical Skills
There are various valuable resources and tutorials on this website, which were created by and for healthcare professionals. Listen to lung and heart sounds, practice taking blood pressure measures (using an interactive tool), and brush up on reading EKG/ECG tracings on this site.
Nursing World
The American Nursing Association published this site, which contains information on how to become a nurse, ethics, keeping qualifications, and the newest news in the field.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This site provides basic health information, clinical trials, and updates on the most recent medical research.
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