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The American Holistic Nurses' Association was founded
in 1981 by a group of nurses that wanted to integrate
concepts of holism into nursing practice. The association's
Web site [www.ahna.org]
includes information about the organization, educational
opportunities, a resource directory and how to obtain
certification for holistic nursing.
Certification requirements include 48 hours of continuing
education in the last two years, one year of practice
implementing the principles of holistic nursing and
a baccalaureate degree.
For nurses who want to brush up on anatomy and physiology,
www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6100/1hap.html
compiles numerous links to anatomy and physiology Web
sites.
This site provides what seems like a never-ending source
of links because each site you visit offers additional
connecting sites.
Featured links include: anatomy, human histology, human
cell, biochemistry, skeletal system, articulations,
muscular system physiology, immunology, respiratory
system, digestion, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte
balance, genetics, embryology and appendixes on lab
values, calculations, drawing and graphics.
A resource for students and nurses with disabilities
as well as educators and counselors who work with disabled
nurses, www.exceptionalnurse.com
covers a variety of topics including latex allergies,
glutaraldehyde reactions, chronic pain and nurses in
recovery.
Site links feature equipment and technology information
for nurses with disabilities, including a one-hand blood
pressure gauge, amplified stethoscope and a talking
thermometer.
Additional resource links include information about
Braille, learning disabilities and dyslexia. Visitors
also can access a message board, where nurses can post
messages for other nurses who share similar disabilities.
Information about the latest techniques and advances
in wound care can be found on the Wound Care Web site
[www.wounds1.com].
This site offers updated feature stories about wound
care and wound technology. A wound condition and treatment
library with information about various ailments and
treatments is available.
An interactive wound assessment guide with accompanying
images is a popular page on this site.
Visitors also can join in a community forum and a chat
room with a moderator, where nurses can discuss wound
care.
The National Center for Health Statistics [www.cdc.gov/nchs]
is a source of information regarding America's health.
The organization is the nation's principal health statistics
agency that compiles statistical information to improve
public health. Its Web site lists health issues alphabetically,
including topics such as accidents and unintentional
injuries, Alzheimer's disease and whooping cough. The
annual death rate for each disease also is included.
Statistical pages on trends in health and aging, longitudinal
studies of aging, healthy people, national health and
nutrition examination surveys and overweight children
and adolescents are featured.
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