Research Guides: Nursing: Web Resources

Nursing Organizations

For more national, state and international nursing organizations, please see this list.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network -- PSNet
Annotated links to patient safety literature, news, and more.
Quality & Patient Safety - American Hospital Association
News on the topic of patient safety put together by the American Hospital Association.
The Joint Commission
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
Patient Safety and Quality : An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses (e-book)

Directory of Nursing Journals
The Directory of Nursing Journals is a joint service of Nurse Author & Editor and INANE (International Academy of Nursing Editors).
International Academy of Nursing Editors
A a collective of nursing editors and publishers focused on meeting the practice, research and education needs of the nursing profession.
Lippincott Nursing Center
A web portal with information for nursing students, clinicians, and educators. A free account is required.
Sigma Repository
A resource of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, the e-repository is a global digital service that collects, preserves and shares nursing research and evidence-based practice materials. There is no charge to submitting nurse authors and no access fee for online patrons. Submissions to collections under the Independent Submissions community are peer-reviewed. The site is open to both STTI members and non-members.

Health Facilities & Services Review Board
Provides information on acquisition or expansion of health care facilities, hospitals, etc.