Nursing Links

New York State Licensing
Nursing Education
Government Sites
Nursing Associations
More Nursing Organizations
Of General Interest to Nurses

New York State Licensing

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Nursing Education

University of Rochester School of Nursing
Part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, which includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry and Strong Memorial Hospital, the University of Rochester School of Nursing offers an education that blends nursing practice and research into every aspect of its programs. Students have access to a state-of-the-art Clinical and Educational Resource Center and the University of Rochester's extensive library collections and biomedical databases. Full and part time study is available.
National Student Nurses Association
Information about careers, employment and resources for student nurses.

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Of General Interest to Nurses

All Nurses
News, discussions, job listings and health information library
NurseZone
An online community with articles and columns written by experts, news on nursing and healthcare, and information about continuing education.

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Government Sites

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA, a federal agency, strives to improve and expand access to quality health care for all, in part by training a health workforce that is diverse and motivated to work in underserved communities.This site contains information about grants, scholarships, support, training programs, and the Kids Into Health Careers Program, which works with minority and disadvantaged students through high school age to encourage health careers.
Helpful links within HRSA:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH is one of the top medical research centers in the world and the focal point of research in the United States. This federal site provides an index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, electronic databases, and drug information.
NIH site also contains:
- Financial aid and scholarship search tools
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
NYSED oversees education and the Office of the Professions in New York State. This site provides information about licensed professions, educational institutions, student support, and scholarships.
Helpful links within NYSED:

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More Nursing Organizations

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Nursing Associations

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Outstanding Patient Care

Strong Nurse recognized excellence in practice and delivery of outstanding patient care. Laurie Kopin, MS, RN, ANP received the Terry Thomas Clinical Practice Award from the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. She has built an environment of wellness and support for patients!