Thursday, November 22, 2007

Scope in Nursing

Nursing Students Without Borders - http://www.nswb.org/ Not for profit organization of health professionals dedicated to the alleviation of suffering due to a lack of education in developing communities. Photos, planned trips, membership information.

Discover Nursing - http://www.discovernursing.com/ Features information on getting the basics in the field, finding nursing programs, frequently asked questions, profiles of nurses, and a scholarship search.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing - http://www.ncsbn.org/ Authorized information about the NCLEX examination. Includes detailed information on the test process and how pass/fail decisions are made.

Electrocardiograph Learning Center - http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/ecg/index.html An extensive tutorial, images, and quizzes on each lesson.

Tulane University School of Medicine: Acid-Base Tutorial - http://www.acid-base.com/ Includes physiology and treatment, and the history of arterial blood gas analysis.

Megumi-Toon: Megumi at Nursing School - http://www.nnanime.com/megumi-toon/mgbk089.html Anime cartoon about an undergraduate in Japan.

Tatiana's Nursing Studio - http://www.nursingstudio.net/ Offers free NCLEX-RN practice questions.

Journal of Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship - http://juns.nursing.arizona.edu/ Web journal publishes full-text articles.

Student Nurse Forum - http://kcsun3.tripod.com/ Provides information about nursing education, message boards, study aids, career outlook, salaries, and industry news.

BSN Basics - http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Union/1521/ Resources, student tutorials and guides to enhance classroom knowledge. Many links provided.

Future Nurses - http://members.efn.org/~nurses/ Features include links, tips for learning, drug information, practice tests, and a message board.

Drug Calculations Quiz Page - http://www.testandcalc.com/ Features practice tests for metric conversions, tablet doses, fluid doses, IV drop rates. Test software available for download (shareware, Microsoft Windows only) .

Student Children's Nursing Forum - http://www.childbranch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ For students studying and working within the pediatric setting. Includes news, first aid information, and links to suggested articles.

Snurse's Bookmark - http://members.tripod.com/susanp3/snurse/index.htm Student links, resources, study tips and advice on finding a job in nursing.

Student Nurse Resource Page - http://groups.msn.com/studentnurseresourcepagepsc A resource for student nurses providing links, advice, chat, study groups, and NCLEX review information. Registration required.

A Place To Reflect on Your Goals and Dreams - http://www.geocities.com/lbdeanfl7/ Describes a male nurse's experiences, obstacles, and inspirations.

The Grind: A Look At Nursing School - http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/fujphotos/ A photodocumentary depicting life at California State University, Long Beach.

Student Nurse Resource Page - http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8054/index.html Collection of links organised by category.

Rae's Student Nursing Page - http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/1502/ Describes one student's personal experience of nursing school.

AllStudentNurses - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AllStudentNurses/ Mailing list for those in school or wanting to begin training.

Weight Loss Guides

AOL Diet & Fitness - http://diets.aol.com/ Tips, plans and tools for dieting and fitness.

Calorie-Count.com - http://www.calorie-count.com/ Offers a searchable directory of nutrition facts and printable food labels. Includes a daily calorie requirement tool to determine daily calorie needs.

Diet and Fitness by iVillage.com - http://diet.ivillage.com/ Diet tips, information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, health calculator, find a workout, keyboard yoga and online chats and discussions.

Calculate your Body Mass Index - http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ National Institute of Health (NIH) page uses height and weight (english or metric) to determine amount of body fat.

BBC Online Health - Your Weight - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/your_weight/index.shtml Details on how to keep to a healthy weight, eat well and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems.

Weight Loss: About.com - http://weightloss.about.com/health/weightloss/ Links to information about diets, emotional eating, fitness, nutrition, cooking and more, as well as weekly feature articles.

The Calorie Control Council - http://www.caloriecontrol.org/ Explains how to cut calories and reduce fat in a diet. Recommendations on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and selection of low-calorie, reduced fat foods and beverages.

FitDay.com - http://www.fitday.com Free online diet and fitness journal. Input foods, activities, and goals to create individual progress reports.

The Hacker's Diet - http://www.fourmilab.to/hackdiet/www/hackdietf.html Billed as "how to lose weight and hair through stress and poor nutrition," this is a serious weight loss program written from an engineering and management perspective.

Weight Watchers International - http://www.weightwatchers.com/index.aspx Official site providing information about health, nutrition, dieting, exercise and fitness.

Peoples Choice of Ideal Body Weight - http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/people.htm Study shows that people's idea of their ideal body weight, depends on their Age and current Weight.

Revolution Health: Weight Management - http://www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/weight-management/ Provides articles, forums, medical advice, and consumer reviews.

CalorieKing.com - http://www.calorieking.com/ A diet portal featuring free diet plans and programmes with a powerful online diet diary.

CalorieLab.com - http://www.calorielab.com/ Weight loss and calorie calculators and information.

Weight Control - WebMD - http://www.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/weight_control/default.htm Consumer health site written and reviewed by WebMD doctors.

Weightfocus - http://www.weightfocus.com A comprehensive resource for people interested in practical weight management information, including healthy eating, sensible dieting tips, nutrition, and weight loss maintenance.

The Lose Weight Diet - http://www.theloseweightdiet.com/ Provides a free diet and exercise plan, with an explanation of each phase, and an analysis of common advice. Also includes a comparison of popular diet programs.

Weight Loss Index - http://www.weightloss-index.com/ Provides information on weight loss, diet, fitness, health, and supplements.

John La Puma, M.D. - http://drjohnlapuma.com/ Food and medical information, and recipes, from a physician and professionally trained chef.

Weight Loss For All - http://www.weightlossforall.com Provides weight loss solutions through education. Offers articles on exercise, diet, fitness, weight loss tips, and metabolism.

Weigh-Less - http://www.weighless.co.za To attain and maintain the ideal weight, the healthy way. Offers message boards, chat, exercise, food for the soul, recipes and success stories.

Winning with Wendy - http://winningwithwendy.tripod.com Motivation and support for Weight Watchers members. Includes Winning Points recipes, tips, and links.

Diet Tips - http://www.diettips.net Has articles, links, and reviews about dieting, nutrition, exercise, and other heath related issues. Contribute an article to be considered for posting.

Weightloss Resource - http://www.weightloss.com Includes diet plans, pills, and how to talk to your doctor. Features a body mass index and other helpful tools.

MedicineNet.com - http://www.medicinenet.com/weight_management/focus.htm Includes information on therapies, prevention and healthy living.

Weight Loss Help - http://www.thecolumn.org Summaries, reviews, and recipes for weight loss programs. Provides information for and feedback from dieters on what works and what doesn't. Includes a support forum.

Eat Fat and Grow Slim - http://www.ourcivilisation.com/fat/ A simple explanation of how most people get fat and how they can easily become slim again without starving or enduring unpleasant diets. Written by Richard Mackarness, M.B.,B.S.

Weight Awareness - http://www.weightawareness.com A health information portal with information on surgical weight loss solutions. Includes directory of plastic surgeons and gastric bypass surgeons.

NutriDiary - http://www.nutridiary.com Free food and exercise logging web application that tracks, analyzes, and graphs calories in, calories out, nutrients, weight, body fat, and BMI. Also allows weight goal and nutrition target setting.

Weight loss Information - http://www.intense-workout.com/weight_loss.html Including everything you need to know from exercises, to diet tips, and motivation.

Overweight .net - http://www.overweight.net Provides weight management resources, tools, and recipes.

Calorie Counter - http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk Lose weight through healthy eating and exercise. Support, diet tips and chat room.

Weight Management Center - http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/weightManagement.asp Expert-reviewed articles offer tips and guidance on effective weight loss planning. Also includes a free question-and-answer service with registered dietitians.

Weight Loss Management Center - http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/weight-loss.asp Expert-reviewed articles offer tips and guidance on effective weight loss planning. Also includes a free question-and-answer service with registered dietitians.

Nu-Living - http://www.nu-living.com/ Program and workshops by Dr. Terlinsky to reduce weight offer physician assistance, multi-modal approach and individualized treatment. Virginia.

Zone Diet Info - http://www.zonedietinfo.com/ Offers tips, frequently asked questions, and menus for the Zone Diet.

Nutri.info - http://www.nutri.info Download the Agile Body Mass Index Calculator 1.0 to calculates BMI using height, weight and gender.

Calorie Database - http://www.caloriedatabase.com/ Contains a wealth of nutritional information on individual food items, with detailed breakdown of calories, carb, fat, and various vitamins and minerals.

If Not Dieting, Then What - Dr. Rick Kausman - http://www.ifnotdieting.com.au Provides help and support for people to achieve and maintain a healthy, comfortable weight without being deprived of food or losing quality of life.

1 Stop Weight Loss - http://www.1-stopweightloss.com/ Provides information on programs, ebooks, articles, diets, tips and tools.

LivingHeart.com - http://www.livingheart.com/ Individualized diets to lower weight, cholesterol, triglyceride, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Tips, books, online nutrient analysis of your diet, plus nutrition counseling with a dietitian.

Lose Body Weight - http://www.lose-body-weight.com Articles describe changes in lifestyle that will assist with weight management.

Free Diet Tips - http://www.freediettips.com Resource for weight loss and exercise information, and low fat recipes.

The-Zone-Diet-Plan.com - http://www.the-zone-diet-plan.com/ Provides information about the Zone diet plan. Includes an introduction, getting started, and the science behind the plan.

One Fat Chef - http://www.geocities.com/chefbland/ Contains low fat recipes, weight loss journal and progress, nutrition and exercise information plus the famous one fat chef. Browse through the free online healthy recipes for cooking ideas.