Research Guides: School Nursing Resources: Internet Resources

Website Evaluation Tips

Check out these tips when deciding to use an online source. Always be skeptical.

Authority: Who is responsible for creating the web page? Is there a publisher or sponsor of the web page? Can you find information about the author and publisher?
Audience: Who is this web site created for? Is the content geared towards an age group or population group?
Accuracy: How does the information compare to other sources?
Content: What is the content of the web site: images, articles, a blog? The type of domain (.edu, .gov, .org) may provide some clues about the information. Can you detect a bias? Are there cited references?
Currency: How recent is the web site? Is there information on when it was last updated?

E-mail Discussion Lists

National Association of School Nurses

Discussion List Groups :

Early Childhood School Nurses

School Nurse Educators

Elementary School Nurses

High School Nurses

Legislative Issues in School Nursing Practice

Private and Parochial School Nurses, and

Special Needs School Nurses

School Nurse Administrators

Websites

For help with evaluating sources for credibility go to our Evaluating Sources guide for a listing of tutorials and guides.

American Association of Suicidology
This is an education and resource organization seeking to understand and prevent suicide.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization.
Disaster Information Management Research Center
National Library of Medicine information resources.
National Association of School Nurses
Access to the NASN's Weekly Digest, journal, discussion groups, and information on certification and conferences.
National Board for Certification of School Nurses
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) endorses the concept of voluntary certification by examination for all school nurses.
New Jersey Department of Education School Health Services
Regulations, legislation and resources.
New Jersey State School Nurses Association
The New Jersey State School Nurses Association seeks to improve health and educational outcomes for children and youth by building the capacity of school nurses to promote school and community wellness and deliver high-quality healthcare in the school setting.
New Jersey Board of Nursing
The New Jersey Board of Nursing was established in 1912 to protect the health, safety and welfare of New Jersey's residents by ensuring that those who practice nursing are qualified and competent to do so. This board licenses registered nurses and practical nurses, and regulates the nursing profession in New Jersey. The board certifies advanced practice nurses, sexual assault forensic nurses, and certified homemaker-home health aides. The board accredits nursing schools and approves clinical affiliates.