Events
February Events
Feb 15-16 Weds-Thur Defend HomecareWashington Legislative Conference, American Association for Homecare
Feb 20-24 Mon-Fri HIMSS Annual Conference, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Las Vegas, NV
Feb 23-24 Thurs-Fri Workplace Safety for Patients and Providers, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, Oklahoma City, OK
Feb 27-29 Mon-Weds Long Term Care and the Law, Phoenix, AZ, Addresses the legal issues facing all providers within the post-acute and long term care spectrum, assisted living facilities, and home health and home care.
Education
LPN To BSN Online Resource for current licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree online.
MediSmart Nursing education resources and access to a variety of online and on-campus nursing programs
Student Nurse Journey Online community devoted to helping nursing students
Employment
LeaderStat Offers an extended network of experienced professionals who are available for consulting assignments in post-acute care facilities nationwide.
AANAC’s Job List Nationwide employment listings for MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing
AAHCP American Academy of Home Care Physicians Physicians who make house calls, care for homebound patients, act as home health agency medical directors, or who refer patients to home care agencies
AANAC American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination Organization dedicated to supporting clinicians who are involved in the Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set (RAI/MDS) process
Alzheimer’s Association Global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research
ACHCA American College of Health Care Administrators Identifies, recognizes, and supports long term care leaders, advocating for their mission and promoting excellence in their profession
AAH American Association for Homecare Represents healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in the homecare community
AOA Administration on Aging The mission of AoA is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities
Arthritis Foundation National not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions
ASA American Society on Aging Goal is to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families
HPNA Hospice Nurses Association Organization for members of the nursing team working in the specialty of palliative nursing across the life span continuum
NADONA National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care Advocate and educational organization for DONs, ADONs and RNs in Long Term Care
NAHCH National Association for Home Care & Hospice Trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations
NCVQLTC National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Formed in 1975 because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes, is the outgrowth of work by advocates working for Ralph Nader and the National Gray Panthers
NCSBN National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure and practice, license verification, nurse licensure compact, boards of nursing, NCLEX exam, NNAAP and MACE exams
N4A National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible
NHPCO National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States
NORC National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center Provides support, technical assistance and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to enhance skills, knowledge, and management capacity
NPUAP National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Professional organization dedicated to the prevention and management of pressure ulcers
WOCN Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Promotes educational, clinical, and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
Nurses’ Sites
AllNurses.com Nursing news, chat rooms, resources
CyberNurse Nursing student resources, information on nursing as a profession
Nurses Info Nursing education, jobs, history, organizations
Nurse Wing Nursing degrees and resources
RealNurse.net Directory of nursing links and resources
Scrubbies Large selection of designer scrubs
