LibGuides: Practical Nursing: Web Sites

Reliable Online Sources

When using online sources, make sure they come from reputable organizations. You should generally use websites from academic institutions, governmental sources, and formal organizations like associations, medical groups, etc., as your main online resources.

Questions to ask yourself about the website you are considering:

Who created the information and are they experts in the subject content of what you are reviewing? Does the URL of the website contain .edu, .org, .ca, .com, .biz, etc.
What kind of information is being provided? What is the scope of the information and how well is the topic covered?
When was the information produced or updated and is the content current?
Where does the content come from? Can you verify the information elsewhere?
Why was the information created and is it unbiased? Is there advertising on the website?

For more information on how to select resources when doing your research for an assignment or paper, consider looking at this link:

How to do research?

Test Preparation

CELBAN (The Official Site)
Materials to help you prepare for the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses.

Government Info

BC Health Care
BC provincial website Information on all aspects of health care in BC, including surgical wait times.
Health Canada
Government of Canada website containing information on all aspects of Health Care in Canada.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Best Practices Portal including social determinants of health

Anatomy/Physiology

Anatomy Atlases
A digital library of anatomy resources curated by Dr. Ronald Bergman, retired medical school professor. Includes links to cross-sections, bone videos, pediatric anatomy/physiology and a variety of other digital anatomy resources.

Anatomy.tv This link opens in a new window
This three-dimensional interactive anatomy resource includes over 6500 models of human anatomy. These models focus on individual organs, regions of the body, or anatomical systems. The 3D images can be peeled away in layers and anatomical models can be rotated 360 degrees to demonstrate the interaction of nerves, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Images and clips can be used in online courses. Click on clinical specialties for access to Dentistry and Dental Hygiene modules. Check out self-assessment tools including the new Perceptual Adaptive Learning Models (PALMs).

Nursing Communication

Communications within the Standards of Nursing Practice (BCCNP)
Self-directed online resource.

General Health and Drug Information

Medline Plus This link opens in a new window
Excellent information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine the latest health news, a medical encyclopedia and interactive patient tutorials.

HealthLink BC
medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Labtestsonline
This site is excellent for looking up lab tests and reasons for them on line. It will be an asset to any student needing to understand lab tests and their relations.
RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Evidence-based guidelines. Click on "Guidelines and Fact Sheets" for the complete list. There is typically a complete report on the guidelines and a shorter summary of recommendations.

Childhood Diseases and Conditions

Asthma - CDC
Asthma related information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with links to recommended asthma sites.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Information Page - NIH
Basic information and resource links for autism, published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S).
Cerebral Palsy - NIH
Basic information and resource links for cerebral palsy, published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S).
Childhood Cancers - NIH
Provides access to information about childhood cancers including information about their treatment, prevention, screening, clinical trials, relevant cancer research literature, resources and statistics.

Diabetes and Aboriginal Peoples

Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples
Diabetes (Government of Canada)
Provides information about the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Type 2 Diabetes in Aboriginal Peoples (Canadian Journal of Diabetes)
National Aboriginal Diabetes Association
BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference

Palliative Care

Access to Palliative Care in Canada
Published in 2018 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Framework on Palliative Care in Canada
Published in December, 2018 by by Health Canada.
Palliative care
Government of Canada website on palliative care.
Journeys
Video presented by the British Columbia Hospice / Palliative Care Association

Websites - Class Exercise

Web Evaluation Exercise
Evaluate the website links provided in the exercise. Use the handout to record your responses.

Subject Guide

Mari Paz Vera

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mavera@vcc.ca

Subjects: Business, Career & Job Hunting, Community and Career Education (CACE), Health, Indigenous People, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) & Math

Resources on Alzheimer

Web Resources on Residential Care Facilities and Senior Services

British Columbia Residential Care Facilities: Quick Facts Directory: Summary
Published in 2018 by the Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia.
Monitoring Seniors' Services 2017
Residential Care Facilities (British Columbia)
Residential Care (Vancouver Coastal Health)
Monitoring Senior Services (Office of the Seniors Advocate BC)
Published in 2018.

Practical Nursing: Web Sites