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American
Nurses Association Represents
the interests of the nation's 2.6 million registered
nurses. Membership, conference and certification
information, publications, legislation and CEUs are
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All Nursing Schools is your guide to nursing programs.
Here you can access detailed information on any school of nursing,
nursing college, online nursing school, or continuing education.
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Association
on Higher Education & Disability
AHEAD is an
international, multicultural
organization of professionals
committed to full participation in
higher education for persons with
disabilities.
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College
Board Through
its Admissions testing Program, the
College Board provides special
arrangements to minimize the possible
effects of disabilities on test
performance
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Educational
Equity Concepts National
Clearinghouse on Woman & Girls
with Disabilities EEC's
goal is to increase public awareness
of the issues concerning women and
girls with disabilities, and to
increase the integration of adults and
children with disabilities into all
aspects of education, work, social,
and family life.
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Faculty & Administrator Modules in Higher Education (FAME)
Information on how faculty, administrators,
disability service providers, and students can improve accommodations,
teaching/learning and the campus environment for students with disabilities.
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The George Washington University
HEATH Resource Center
is a national clearinghouse on postsecondary
education for individuals with
disabilities. It collects and
disseminates information nationally
about educational support services,
policies, procedures, adaptations, and
opportunities at American campuses for
individuals with disabilities.
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Health
Occupations Students of America
The mission of
HOSA is to promote career
opportunities in health care.
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Jacksonville
RN-to-BSN Degree Program - Online BSN completion program
for US RNs with streaming video lectures-no classroom
attendance. Jacksonville University, accredited by SACS,
NLN and has preliminary approval by the CCNE. Study at
your convenience, anytime, anywhere you have a PC. Earn
the same degree as campus based students in less than 2
years. Learn
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Johnson & Johnson
provides information about opportunities in a nursing career.
A section about nurses with disabilities and profiles of nurses with disabilities are included.
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Medical faculty face disabilities stigma
A survey reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association
suggests disabled faculty members who work in the medical
profession feel stymied by the stigma often associated with
disabilities.
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National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
The world's oldest nursing organization dedicated to promotion of
quality nursing service through the practice of licensed practical nurses (LPN)
and licensed vocational nurses (LVN).
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National Institute of Health (NIH)
"LifeWorks" features more than 100 careers in the health and
medical sciences. It is designed as a resource for students,
educators, and guidance/career counselors.
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National
League of Nursing
The mission of the NLN is to advance quality nursing education
that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse
populations in an ever-changing health care environment.
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The National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
is responsible for all accrediting activities.
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National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
For caregivers who provide hands-on care to frail, elderly, or
chronically challenged citizens in nursing homes or other long-term
care settings.
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National
Council of State Boards of Nursing The
Council offers information about the NCLEX
examination, state boards of nursing, and nurse
practice acts. |
National
Student Nurses' Association Resources
include career advice, a discussion forum,
scholarship information, NCLEX study aids, and
an online store.
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Planning for Life After High School.
This handbook is a resource for students with disabilities on
preparing for the postsecondary experience. It includes checklists
and information on what to expect and how to prepare and plan.
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The University of Salford School of Nursing has launched Europe's first
Nursing course for deaf students. The new curriculum is designed to be
flexible and inclusive.
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The University of Washington developed training materials for faculty.
Working Together: Faculty and Students with Disabilities.
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's BSN
is an online RN to BSN program that has successfully graduated a number of students with disabilities.
It is a high quality, fully accredited, nurse-friendly online RN to BSN program that meets the
needs of the adult learner.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
This site provides links to state vocational rehabilitation programs.
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David Wright's Pages: Deaf and Hearing Impaired Peoples' Access to Nursing Education
This site provides a wealth of information for
students and nurses who are Deaf or hearing impaired. The site originates in the
United Kingdom. It offers information helpful to nurses worldwide.
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