NSNA Leadership U Library
Internet Resources
- Breakthrough to Nursing Project Links
- Legislation Education Links
- Shared Governance Links
- Community Health Links
Breakthrough to Nursing Project Links
Many Faces Many Voices (sponsored by PBS). Offers ideas for supporting diversity as well as opportunities for on-line discussion and interaction.
 http://www.pbs.org/manyfaces/index.html
American Institute for Managing Diversity. Site includes excellent resources on managing diversity.
http://www.aimd.org/
Diversity Web (sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities) An interactive resource diversity hub for higher education.
http://www.diversityweb.org/
Health Resources and Services Administration, Division of Nursing’s National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (nation’s most extensive and comprehensive source of statistics on all those with current licenses to practice in the US).
http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/dn/survey.htm
Health Resources and Services Administration (Nursing) Division of Student Assistance Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program.
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/pages/nu.htm
Intercultural E-mail Classroom Connections. This free service helps teachers link with partners in other countries and cultures for e-mail classroom pen pals and project ideas.
http://www.iecc.org/
Diversity Training University International. Offers techniques, tips, courses, and strategies for diversity training.
http://www.diversityuintl.com/
Legislation Education Links
Getting the Pieces to Fit NSNA Handbook for school and state associations
http://www.nsna.org/pubs/pieces/pieces_index.pdf
Award Opportunities
Awards and Honors Booklet
http://www.nsna.org/pubs/awards_pdf/awards_index.pdf
Writing a resolution
http://www.nsna.org/pubs/guidelines/resolutionspolicies2000.pdf
Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.dhhs.gov/
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
Health Care Financing Administration
http://www.hcfa.gov/audience/students.htm
Division of Nursing
http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/dn/dn.htm
FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/
White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Nursing workforce
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm#outlook
Effective State Lobbying
http://www.learn-to-lobby.com/
Division of Student Assistance--Nursing
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/pages/nu.htm
National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses
http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/dn/dn.htm
Nursing Organizations
http://www.nsna.org/resources/weblinks/associate.html
American Nurses Association
http://www.nursingworld.org/
State Nurses Associations Web Addresses
http://www.nursingworld.org/snaweb.htm
League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv.org/cgi-bin/congress.pl?cf=lwv/cong.cf
US House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov/
US Senate
http://www.senate.gov/
ANA-PAC
http://www.nursingworld.org/search/vfp_search.cfm
State Nurses Associations web sites
http://www.nursingworld.org/snaweb.htm
American Society of Association Executives
http://www.asaenet.org/main/
Democratic National Committee
http://www.democrats.org/index.html
Republican National Committee
http://www.rnc.org/
League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv.org/
US Chamber of Commerce
http://www.uschamber.org/default.htm
National Women’s Political Caucus
http://www.nwpc.org/
Election state laws and requirements
http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/elctcoll/pledges.html#top
US Electoral College
http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/elctcoll/
Insure Democracy
http://www.insuredemocracy.com/
Voter Registration Guide
http://www.foxnews.com/elections/contenders/voter_reg.sml
League of Women Voters Members of Congress
http://www.lwv.org/cgi-bin/congress.pl?cf=lwv/cong.cf
Awards and Honors Booklet
http://www.nsna.org/pubs/awards_pdf/awards_index.pdf
Shared Governance Links
American Society of Association Executives
http://www.asaenet.org/main/
Jossey-Bass Publishers
http://www.josseybass.com/
National Center for Nonprofit Boards
http://www.ncnb.org/main.htm
American Institute of Parliamentarians
http://www.aipparlipro.org/
The National Association of Parliamentarians
http://www.parliamentarians.org/
Robert’s Rules of Order Official Web Site
http://www.robertsrules.com/
Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
http://asg.northwestern.edu/guidelines/procedure.html
Robert McConnell Productions Parliamentary Procedure Resource
http://parli.com/
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
http://afge3d.org/rulesintro.html
Community Health Links
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): The incidence of this disease is increasing rapidly. Persons at risk need to be informed about the disease and precautions to take to control the spread of AIDS. In addition, health care workers should be aware of the potential for needle stick injuries. For information contact: Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc., 129 W. 20th Street, New York, NY 10011, (212) 807-7517, or http://www.gmhc.org and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National AIDS Clearing-house 1-800-458-5231, or http://www.cdcnpin.org
American Cancer Society: 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, (404) 320-2408, or (800) ACS-2345, http://www.cancer.org To obtain materials or refer patients for services, contact the local office listed in the telephone book.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345, (301) 468-2600, 1-800-729-6686, TDD 1-800-487-4889, or http://www.health.org Provides reprints, annotated bibliographies, publications and additional resources on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Information is available in English and Spanish.
The American Health Care Association: 1201 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 842-4444, or http://www.ahca.org Provides public and professional educational materials on long-term care and sponsors National Nursing Home Week each May beginning on Mother's Day. Write and ask about activities that can be sponsored or co-sponsored by nursing students and nursing homes during National Nursing Home Week.
American Red Cross: 8111 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, Va 22042, (703) 206-7090, or http://www.redcross.org Public Inquiry. Provides informational pamphlets on a variety of topics including parenting, vital signs, community services, family health and home nursing, and community services.
American Social Health Association: P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Pk., North Carolina 27709, (919) 361-8400, or http://www.ashastd.org National AIDS Hotline, 1-800-342-2437 (AIDS), National STD Hotline, 1-800-227-8922, National Herpes Hotline, (919) 361-8488. Provides educational materials on research, professional education, public awareness, and citizen action about the problem of sexually transmitted diseases.
The Arc: a national organization on mental retardation, 500 E. Border St., S-300, Arlington TX 76010, (817) 261-6003, TDD (817) 277-0553 or http://www.thearc.org/welcome.html Request publications list containing information about prevention, community services, employment, and research in the area of mental retardation.
Automobile Safety for Infants and Children: Many accidents and injuries to infants and children resulting from automobile accidents can be prevented by educating parents and others to use proper precautions. For information, contact: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Occupant Protection, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590, 1-800-424-9393 (Hotline), or http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Note: Addresses and phone numbers change frequently. If you are unable to reach an organization, contact directory assistance.
American Academy of Pediatrics: 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007-0927, (847) 228-5005, Fax (847)228-6432 or http://www.aap.org (request car seat information, send self-addressed stamped envelope with your request); and, contact your state Office of Highway Safety located in the Governor's Office of your state capitol.
Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute: Building 31, Room 10A-24, Bethesda, MD 20892, (800) 422-6237, or http://www.rex.nci.nih.gov Provides a publication list for health professionals and patients containing a number of publications on cancer and related topics.
Ronald McDonald House: There are 104 Ronald McDonald Houses in the U.S. where children with cancer and their families can stay while the patient is undergoing outpatient treatments. For information call your local Ronald McDonald House.
Take a Bite Out of Crime: Office of Justice Statistics, suite 1142, U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20531, (202) 307-0765, or http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/pjs/ Bureau of Justice Assistance, suite 1042 (202) 514-6278, or http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov Bureau of Justice Assistance Clearinghouse, 1-800-688-4252, or http://www.ncjrs.org Request their excellent publication, "How to Protect Yourself Against Sexual Assault" and other publications.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: 1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3560, (301) 654-3327 or http://www.nddk.nih.gov Organizes and disseminates patient education information materials.
Drug Abuse and Alcohol Education: Chemical impairment is a wide-spread problem in the general population and particularly among certain cultural groups, teenagers and those in the helping professions. Dependency on alcohol and drugs is recognized as a significant problem in the nursing profession and possibly in the nursing student population. Many American Nurses Association state constituents have special programs and literature addressing this issue and you can contact them directly for information and resources. Local chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous can also provide assistance.
President's Drug Awareness Campaign: Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, DC 20537, (202) -307-1000, or http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/deahome.html Offers printed materials to use when conducting drug abuse prevention programs. One resource, Schools Without Drugs, provides practical knowledge for parents, educators, students and communities to help keep their schools drug free (call 800-624-0100 to obtain a copy of Schools Without Drugs).
American Dental Association: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-2500, or http://www.ada.org Request publications list and information about dental health.
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health: 2000 15th St. N., Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22201-2617, (703) 524-7802, or http://www.ncemch.org Provides bibliographies on maternal and child health and parenting and provides abstracts for maternal and child health funded projects.
Environmental Protection Agency: Public Information Center, EPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, (202) 260-2080, or http://www.epa.gov Public information materials on such topics as hazardous wastes, asbestos, air and water pollution, pesticides, and drinking water are available.
Activities With the Elderly: Nursing students working together with the elderly can develop innovative projects and increase communication and understanding between the two groups. For project ideas, contacts in your area, and resource materials, contact: Research Information Center, American Association of Retired Persons, 601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049, (202) 434-2277, or http://ww.aarp.org
Food and Drug Administration: Office of Consumer Affairs, 5600 Fishers Lane HFE-88, Rockville, MD 20857, (301) 827-4420, or http://www.fda.gov. To respond to inquiries from the public on issues related to FDA. Distribute consumer publications. General information on foods, drugs, medical devices, and x-rays.
Health Fairs: These usually last for a full day and screening is done for vision, glaucoma, hearing, blood pressure, alcohol awareness, nutrition, etc. Various lab tests and educational counseling on health care may also be done. Check your state's nurse practice act for limitations before getting involved in this type of activity. For basic information on how to plan and organize a health fair, contact your local American Red Cross and Lions Clubs.
Hypertension Screening and Education: A project for screening, referral, and education on hypertension is a valuable service to the community. A project can be a blood pressure screening held in the community or at your school. Projects should include referral and follow-up for therapy compliance. For resource materials and other information, contact: High Blood Pressure Information Center (address provided in Resources section), and the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, (214) 373-6300, or http://www.americanheart.org Also, contact your local American Red Cross chapter.
Medic Alert Foundation International: P.O. Box 1009, Turlock, CA 95381-1009, (800) 344-3226 or (209) 668-3333, or http://www.medicalert.org Medic Alert provides a unique system of emergency identification for persons having hidden medical problems, as well as other related services. Request publications list.
National Health Information Center: P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133, (800) 336-4797 toll free or (301) 565-4167, or http://nhic-nt.health.org The NHIC has identified many groups and organizations that provide health information to the public. When you contact NHIC, the Information Services Staff determines which organization(s) can best provide you with information. Write and ask for selected resource list which contains clearing-houses and information centers.
National League for Nursing: 61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 fax (212) 812-0393, 1-800-NOW-1-NLN, or http://www.nln.org A coalition that serves the changing health needs of the nation by promoting quality nursing service and by fostering the effective educational preparation of nursing practitioners through the cooperative efforts of nursing leaders, concerned representatives of agencies, and the general public. NLN provides a toll-free Home Care Consumer Information "Hotline" number (800-669-9656) to answer questions about home health care.
Obesity: This is a common problem in the general population. Obese people are more prone to a wide range of health problems. Lack of knowledge about good eating habits and lack of support to change these habits are a big part of the problem. For information, contact: The Nutrition Foundation, Inc., 1126 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 659-9024, or http://www.isli.org
Activities Related to Pregnancy Outcome: Nursing students can do a great deal in the area of teenage pregnancy, parenting, birth defects prevention, and sex education. For project ideas, contacts in your area, and resource materials, contact: The Youth Division, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, (914) 428-7100, or http://www.modimes.org Also, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Bureau of Community Health Services, Rockville, MD 20857.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Education: The federal government's Centers for Disease Control estimates that 8 to 10 million Americans will have gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted diseases every year. College students and high school students should be targeted for education about the nature of these diseases and how to avoid getting them. Resources can be obtained by writing to U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401, (202) 512-0000, or http://www.access.gpo.gov
Additional resources available from the National Student Nurses Association include
March of Dimes: The mission of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out its mission through the "Campaign for Healthier Babies," which funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. Public health education materials are available for junior high school through adult levels, and several have been culturally adapted for the Hispanic population. Professional health education materials are available for perinatal nurses. For public and professional education catalogs, contact the March of Dimes at 1-800-367-6630, or http://www.modimes.org or write to: March of Dimes, P.O. Box 1657, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18703.
Choice in Dying: A national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of dying patients and their families. CID is the largest provider of state specific advance directives (living wills and medical powers of attorney). It advocates the right of patients to participate fully in decisions about their medical treatment at the end of life. Provides literature and audiovisual materials. Request information about programs and publications. Choice in Dying, 1035 30th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, (202) 338-9790, 1-800-989-WILL (9455), fax (202) 338-0242, or http://www.choices.org
National High Blood Pressure Month: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated May as National High Blood Pressure Month. A comprehensive packet of materials containing patient education tools, information on conducting a blood pressure screening/awareness activity, promotional materials and posters are available by writing to: High Blood Pressure Information Center, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout takes place every November. NSNA members participate in the Smokeout on their college campuses or at hospitals where they have their clinical practice. If you want information about conducting a Smokeout, contact your local chapter of the American Cancer Society and request either the campus or the hospital kit.
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