Recommended Web Sites

Nursing

California Board of Registered Nursing http://www.rn.ca.gov/

Promotes quality nursing care and regulates the practice of registering nurses in California.

Careers in Nursing http://www.rn.ca.gov/careers/careers.shtml

Nursing career information provided by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

DHS Licensing & Certification http://www.dhs.ca.gov/lnc/cert/

Certification information for Nurse Assistants, Home Health Aids and Hemodialysis Technicians.

How to Become a Nurse http://www.rn.ca.gov/careers/howto.shtml

Information on how to become a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

National Student Nurses' Association http://www.nsna.org/

Mentoring web site with over 50,000 members provides educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance.

Nurse.com http://www.nurse.com/

Comprehensive nursing web site by one of the largest publishers of nursing periodicals. Includes information on nursing education, jobs, and events.

Nursing Schools http://www.allnursingschools.com/

Provides information on locating nursing schools, online education resource center, and types of nursing programs.