Online education has been one of the lasting endeavors that has survived despite the pessimistic views of many economists.  Rather than collapsing, online education has grown to new heights that were not speculated and have expanded to include programs that were never previously developed in the online realm.  Online nursing programs are one type of example that has nearly ballooned overnight, as more and more nursing students are opting for the “learn from home” method for nursing school.

Online nursing schools have developed over the past few years and are now offered at most major online universities.  The tricky thing about any online college is that most educators feel that students lose the advantage of learning in a classroom setting, as well as the interaction with other students.  However, many studies have indicated that online education has encouraged students to become more independent and forced to concentrate more on their assignments than if they were in a traditional college setting.  Online nursing schools are no different; while the health care industry typically requires many classes to be completed within a clinic or hospital setting, online nursing programs have developed in such a way that this is not a required part of the courses.

However, it is typically helpful for most students to take part-time jobs at a nearby clinic to get some experience in nursing while they are completing their degree.  Online nursing degree programs offer students the enhanced flexibility of being able to work while still completing their education at their own leisure.  Many classes cater exclusively to the students’ schedule, while others only offer night or morning classes to match with working students’ schedules.  It is these reasons that have allowed the online nursing industry to thrive despite dire predictions because of the state of the economy. 

Online nursing schools offer students the ability to reach a goal in life in a way that was never anticipated by most educators.  Earning an education while still holding onto your life schedule (whether that be a career or family) is a unique advantage of modern society and a significant change in the education industry.  While many degree programs still remain better experienced in a traditional school setting, the nursing industry has begun to accept the increasing number of online programs and has welcomed them into the health care industry. 

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School nurses are one type of nurse that has to deal with a wide variety of illnesses, ranging anywhere from “tummy aches” to full blown H1N1 viruses.  It is therefore the job of most school nurses to take care of the several hundred students in their school and ensure that they remain healthy.  Many of these types of nurses do not get the respect they deserve; as anyone knows, dealing with sick children is not necessarily an easy task and with the flu epidemic on the rise, it has become even more crucial that children receive the health care they need.

In many schools, the school nurse is the only form of health care many students receive, especially with the high rate of unemployment and subsequent loss of health insurance for many parents.  The school nurse provides parents with a form of relief from the worry of their child’s health and with the recent craze about the H1N1 virus, the school nurse is the first person to view any symptoms that may present themselves.  This year more than ever, the school nurse has reigned supreme in all types of nurses because of the audience the H1N1 targets.  Many students from elementary to high school are susceptible to this new virus and despite the worry of vaccines, the virus can be easily recognized in the beginning stages as long as the student is sent to the nurse’s office.

School nurses have always had to deal with a variety of fake illnesses from students as an excuse to get out of class.  Now it is only a matter of separating truth from lies within the younger crowd of students as school nurses now have to chronicle every incidence of flu-like symptoms in their records.  This helps the school keep a record if they experience an outbreak of any type of flu.  It is much easier to contain this way and they are aware of how many absences they can expect.

School nurses additionally have to have a unique personality and must be able to appeal to children of all ages while still maintaining a pleasant demeanor.  It is not always easy, particularly for nurses who are the only on-staff health care professional for a school of over a thousand; but school nurses still have the stamina to get through days full of sick children. 

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Nursing informatics degrees are becoming popular in a world in which medicine and technology are slowly merging closer together.  With the wide array of health care informatics who patrol hospitals now, armed with their dual degrees in medicine and health informatics, the hospital itself has now evolved into a modern organization that prides itself on technological advances.  Nurses have now taken up the challenge within the health care industry and are beginning to earn these degrees as a type of supplemental degree after years in the field.

Health informatics specialists have expertise in medical records and claims, clinical care, and programming.  Typically, these individuals also have an extensive background in health care, explaining why doctors and nurses are the typical recipients of this degree.  While I.T. people run serves and install software around hospitals and clinics, informatics are the ones who interpret and analyze the information and therefore teach the information to the rest of the staff.  The stimulus package earlier this year dedicated $19 billion to electronic health record spending, leading to a skyrocketing demand for health informaticians (and subsequently nursing informaticians).  The chief executive of the American Medical Informatics Association predicted that the country currently has a need of 70,000 health informaticians, leading to a new prevalence in degree recipients.

Typical health informatics specialists start off as computer programmers, doctors, or nurses and earn a graduate degree in health informatics.  After this step, they subsequently move into midlevel or senior positions in hospitals as a result of this higher degree.  Aside from the growing demand of this career supplement, the financial aspect is beneficial as well: most jobs pay nearly 50 percent mor than previous jobs after the employee earns a health informatics degree.  While most midlevel clinical analyst jobs pay around $70,000 a year, other senior level job salaries can be much higher in careers like chief clinical information officer. 

Currently, there are no educational, licensing, or credential requirements for health informaticians, although the past year has seen major science universities that have added master’s programs or certificates in health informatics.  Nursing informatics degrees are becoming even more prevalent within the health industry as nurses typically have more experience with the medical documents and electronic records.  This new vision for health care technology is now overtaking the medical community and has resulted in such a high demand for clinics and doctor’s offices across the country.  Now nurses and other hospital staff have an alternative degree to earn which can help boost their salaries and give them more of a reward for the hard work they perform on a daily basis. 

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Going to med school can be an exciting start to a great career in the health care profession. Of course, it isn’t a decision that you should make lightly, as it takes a considerable financial investment and will dominate much of your time for years. These posts will help you learn what to expect every step of the way from applying to school to finding a job once you’re officially a doctor to making sure you’re well-prepared, informed and can make sound decisions about your career.

Getting In

Read through these posts to learn how to ensure your success in applying to medical schools, what schools are looking for and what to do to grease the wheels of the process.

1. How to Make the Most of Medical School Secondaries: This post will help you get through the long process of applying to medical school, focusing on your secondary round of apps.
2. A guide to not being a pre-med douchebag: If you’re still in the early stages of you medical career this post can help you learn how to not be a jerk and infuriate your classmates.
3. How to Maintain Perspective and Sanity Throughout the Long Race to Medical School: Here you can learn how not to lose your mind when you’re spending months and months preparing and applying for medical school.
4. Along the Bumpy Road to Med School: Read about this student’s frustration and anxiety about testing and getting into the medical school of choice– easier said than done.
5. Does A Recession Affect Medical School Acceptance Chances?: Read this user submitted question that many prospective medical students may be asking themselves.
6. Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned: This doctor shares her experiences on what will help students increase their chance of acceptance into medical school.
7. Too Old for Med School?: If you’re an older student looking to head back for a career change, read the advice featured in this post to help you determine if it’s the right choice for you.
8. So you wanna be a Med Student: This post will guide you through the beginning stages of applying to medical school.
9. Tips for Medical School Applicants with a Low GPA: Didn’t do so well in undergrad? This post can help you get into med school regardless.
10. A Medical School Admission Essay: How Not to Make it Toxic: Wanna write an essay that might actually get you into college? Get some advice from this site.
11. Medical School Admissions - What is Required?: Learn what you will be required to submit and do in order to apply to medical school from this post.
12. What college courses are a prerequisite for medical school?: If you’re in college now learn what you should be taking to improve your chances of getting into medical school and to help make sure you’re ready.
13. Tips on Writing Medical School Application Essays Using a Personal Approach: One way that you may be able to set yourself apart when applying to medical school is to make things more personal. This post can help you to make the most of your experiences when writing an essay.
14. Tips For Getting Through A Medical School Interview: Don’t blow your admission to school on a botched interview. This post will help guide you through the process.
15. Tips on Getting in Your Medical School of Choice: Use the advice in this post to help you get into the medical school you’d love to go to.
16. Courses to Take Before Medical School: Make sure you’re sitting pretty when you head off to school by taking these important courses ahead of time.

Getting Started

These posts will help you prepare for your first year of medical school after you’ve been accepted.

17. Are You Ready for Med School?: This post, written by a medical student, asks some questions that can help you determine if you’re really ready for all that med school has to throw at you.
18. 7 Good Things: Here you can learn how to use some of the things you might have learned at another job to succeed in medical school– even if you never thought they would be useful.
19. Things I wish I knew before starting medical school: This post will help you prepare for medical school by informing you of all the little things, from the cost to what to expect in the first months of school, so you’ll be prepared.
20. First Week of Medical School: Read this post to learn about another medical student’s experience in the first week of school– some experiences that you might share when you get there.
21. Starting Medical School: It is OK to be Nervous: If you’re nervous about starting medical school, you’re not alone. Read this post to get some support before you start.
22. 101 Things You Wish You Knew Before Starting Medical School: Get some sage advice on what you may not know before you get to school that might help you out in the long run.
23. Nothing Can Prepare You for Medical School: Think you can get ahead of the game when it comes to medical school? This post explains why you might need to slow down and just take things as they come.
24. Tips and Advice by Medical Students for New and Incoming Medical Students: These tips can help make your transition to medical school a little easier.
25. Advice for Medical Students: Check out the links in this post to get some advice on medical school and choosing a specialty.
26. Advice to a Young Medical Student: Read through this post to get some advice if you’re just starting out in the medical field.
27. How to Spend the Summer Before Medical School: Don’t waste that valuable time before you head off to school– use it wisely and this post will tell you how.

Financing School and Managing Money

Medical school doesn’t come cheap, so get some great advice on how to pay for it and how to manage your money while you’re in school from these posts.

28. Med-School Prep: Considering Military Scholarships: Read about some of the military sponsored scholarships you can get to help fund your education in this post.
29. Average Med School Debt: Check out this fact-checking post to find out what you can expect to pay for four years of medical school.
30. AMA offers suggestions on cutting med school debt: The American Medical Association offers some tips in this article that can help reduce the cost of your medical school education.
31. Financial Fallout: This article explains why the large amount of debt accumulated by many medical students forces them into high-paying specialties, leaving many fields without enough willing doctors to staff them.
32. Can You Go To Medical School When You Are Drowning In Debt?: Do you have a load of debt from undergrad? This post will help you learn how to manage this and still go to medical school.
33. A Financial Second Opinion: Why Medical Students and Residents Need a Financial Adviser: Medical school isn’t cheap and paying it back can be a pain. This post explains why you might want to consider a financial advisor to help you get your finances in order.
34. 9 Ways for Medical Students to Begin Building Wealth: Don’t let medical school ruin your finances for life, this post will help guide your financial future throughout school.
35. Medical Student Loan Repayment Options: Check out this post to learn how you can start paying back those hefty loans.
36. 5 Money Saving Tips for Medical Students: Learn some little ways to save big throughout your medical educational.
37. Paying for Grad School: Tips from an Insider: Read this post to learn the basics of getting funding for school– every little bit helps!
38. 7 Tips For Managing Your Student Loan Debt: When you get out of school you might have a lot of debt to pay back. Take some advice from this post on how to pay it all back.
39. One Way to Repay Medical School Loans: Get a little bit of advice on taking care of those loans from the president of the AOA.

Advice from Med Students

Who better to get advice from on medical school than medical students themselves? These posts offer guidance to help you get through the roughest years of your medical training.

40. Grades and Medical School: This student explains why many students in medical school and pre-med become grade grubbers.
41. GTD in Medical School: Here you can read the steps this student is taking to prepare for staying productive in medical school.
42. Ass-vice: The Med School Years: This former medical student gives new students the straight story when it comes to what medical school will be like, with a special focus on those interested in being an Ob/Gyn.
43. Two Years Later: At first, this medical student loathed school completely. Two years down the line, however, the perspective has changed as you can see from this post.
44. What Third Year is All About: Read through this post to get insight into what your third year of school might end up being like, frustrations and all.
45. How to Survive Lectures: If you’re the type that likes to fall asleep during lectures read this post to learn how to navigate them more productively.
46. Tips for Medical Students: Scrubbing in Theatre: Get some straight up advice about what you should do when you’re scrubbing in for surgical procedures.
47. Last Day: Learn what a difference a few weeks can make when you’re trying to get the hang of a new rotation.
48. Reflections on My First Year of Medical School: Learn from this student’s experience in the first year of school so you’ll know what to expect.
49. The First Month: Get an idea of what your first month of medical school will be like from this student posting.

Getting through School

No one ever said medical school would be a walk in the park, so learn what to do and what not to do to make it through in these posts.

50. Keywords For Your Surgical Rotation In Med School: This post does an excellent job of listing out the key terms you’ll need to know not just for your surgical rotation but for your medical career in general.
51. How to Date a Med Student: Read this post to learn how med school may take a toll on your dating life.
52. 20 Free Online Resources for Med Students: Utilize these resources to help you get into med school and do well once you’re there.
53. Your Options as a Med Student: This chart is a humorous way to guide your choices into a specialization.
54. Harvard Medical School: How to Naturally Reset Your Sleep Cycle In One Night: Medical school may wreck havoc on your sleep schedule, so read this post to learn how to reset it with some ease.
55. Atul Gawande’s Five Rules of Medicine: Read through this post to get some advice on how to act and treat your patients.
56. Medical Students and Depression: This audioblog talks about the stresses many students are under and how they can get help and treatment before depression takes over their lives.
57. On Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Medical Students: Getting through medical school is hard, but you shouldn’t use drugs or alcohol to get through it. Learn what to do to change your habits in this post.
58. Professionalism when you have no privacy: advice for medical students: What you say on the web might come back to haunt you. This post helps you learn how to maintain a professional face everywhere.
59. Important Tips for Student Well-Being: Make sure that school doesn’t negatively affect your health and well-being– read this post for some advice on staying healthy while pursuing your studies.
60. 100 Best Sites and Resources for Medical Students: Page through this list of great resources for medical students to get help with just about any challenge you’re facing.
61. What is Medical School Really Like?: TV and movies make med school look a lot different than it really is. Get the inside scoop on real life med school from this post.

Residency

The next step after completing your basic medical training is to do a residency, so learn what to expect from these posts.

62. Walking Barefoot Uphill in the Snow….Both Ways!: Read through this post to learn what not to do if you want to stay in the good graces of the doctors you’re working with.
63. What Do You Do With a Med Student?: Once you make it to residency how do you work with interns? This post will help you learn what to do when you’re in the situation and what you can expect when working with residents as an intern.
64. Advice For Applying To Residency: You don’t get a break after you finish medical school– there are more applications to be done. This post can help prepare you or at least let you know what is in store.
65. 10 Tips To Survive Wards: Learn how to streamline your workflow and make this part of your education as easy as possible.
66. The Medical Residents’ Bible: Read this post to get advice and information from the author of this great text for medical residents.
67. Medical Residency: This post, written by the wife of a medical resident, exposes some of the unique challenges working as a resident will pose.
68. Residency Relocation Loans: You could help pay for your education by being willing to relocate to a new city. Learn more from this post.
69. Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned: Get some advice from this doctor on choosing a residency program that will suit you best.
70. Presidential Advice for Medical Residency Applicants: In this post, the president of the NRMP gives his advice on what makes for a good medical residency application.
71. More Advice you Never Wanted to Hear: Residency: This blogger gives some great advice on how to make your residency a successful one.
72. What do I need to know about Residency (Internship and Fellowship)?: If you’re ready to take the next step, this post can help you learn what residency is all about.

Your Education

Make sure you’re getting the most of your medical education by reading these posts all about medical school.

73. Case Western Reserve University med students learn from one another: This medical school proves that sometimes the best way to learn is from other students.
74. Med School Equips Students with iPod Touch: Wouldn’t it be great if you could just carry around an iPod instead of a ton of books, planners and other stuff? This school did just that and you can read more about it here.
75. On Helping People: What is your goal for medical school? Do you want to help people or do cutting edge research? This blogger explains her goals, some of which you might share.
76. Medical School Curriculum Reform: The things you learn in medical school may be changing sometime soon, as this post explains.
77. Two-in-One Med School Programs: Those who are just coming out of high school may want to consider one of these programs that allows students to simply go straight from undergrad into medical school– no applications required.
78. Medical students want to become primary care doctors, until reality hits: Medical school may change your mind about what you want to be upon graduation, as this post discusses.
79. What Academia Doesn’t Teach: Consider these important aspects of work life when going through medical school to ensure you emerge a balanced doctor.
80. Squeamish? Don’t worry, medical students are too: Think you’re too squeamish to ever be a great doctor? This post will show you that you’re not alone.
81. What is the Medical School Curriculum?: This post will fill you in on the classes you can expect to take at most medical schools out there.
82. Choosing a Medical School Specialty: Unsure what you want to do with your medical career? This post will help give you some guidance.
83. The wonderful world of medical slang: You might pick up on more if you know a little medical jargon before you ever get to school. Check out the link on this post to expand your vocabulary.

Testing

Taking tests will determine your success at getting into medical school, graduating from it, and eventually becoming a doctor, so learn how to do well on them from these posts.

84. Multiple Choice Medical Exams Favor Male Students: This article explains how even testing format may affect your ability to do well.
85. How to Prepare for the MCAT: Learn what you need to do to ensure you get a good score on this important medical test from this post.
86. Why the MCAT is Necessary: Check out this post to learn why you need to take the MCAT even though it seems stressful and pointless at times.
87. What’s a Good MCAT Score?: Not sure what you should be aiming for on your MCAT? This post will tell you where you should fall.
88. Are you an MCAT, or an MCAN’T?: Studying for tests can suck, but you can do it and this post offers some light at the end of the tunnel.
89. GPA and MCAT: This post will tell you the basics of what you need to know about what kind of GPA and MCAT you’ll need to get into med school.
90. The 4 Ways to Score High in MCAT Biology: The biology portion of your MCAT can be a pretty big deal so read this post to get some tips on doing better.
91. Getting prepared for the MCAT: Learn how you can prepare for the test that will pave the way for your medical career in this post.
92. And I thought the MCAT Was Hard: This post will let you in on just how hard your exams in medical school might be.
93. An MCAT Class Is Essential in Preparing for the MCAT Exam: Read through this post to understand why taking an MCAT class could make or break your score.
94. MCAT, grades most critical: Your performance on the MCAT in conjunction with your grades, can make a big difference in your success in admissions. Learn more from this post.

Life After Med School

Learn what to expect when you graduate, from getting a job to filling out a resume from these helpful posts.

95. How to Write Medical Resume: Whether you’re applying for internships or jobs after college having a great resume is essential. Get tips from this post on how to write one.
96. An Open Letter to All Graduating Medical Students: You may still have a long way to go but you can start thinking about your life after graduation today with this post.
97. Why Incentives Don’t Work in Medicine: This post explains why you should be a doctor to help people, not to bring in a hefty paycheck.
98. Non-Clinical Opportunities After Medical School: If you do loads of work for your medical degree only to find that you don’t love working with patients then read this post to learn about alternative careers.
99. Where can a doctor find a job?: Learn where you can look for work after you finish all those years of medical school.
100. What to Look for in Your First Job After Residency: This post will help you better understand some of the qualities your first real medical job should have.

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By Hannah Watson

Nursing is a complex subject. Everyday ailments and injuries number into the thousands and patients are stressful to handle. With a little help from online libraries, nurses can find the professional help the need quickly and with little hassle. Here are the best online libraries for nurses and nursing students.

Nursing Libraries

Offering helpful articles and books on topics ranging from patient care to research, online libraries save students and practicing nurses a lot of time. Here are the best online libraries for nursing specific reference material.

1. Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library: Offering nurses around the world free access to dependable nursing research and information, this site has helpful tutorials and simple abstracts.
2. National Network of Libraries of Medicine: This government library includes links to a whole host of medical resources for nurses in a range of specialties.
3. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses: With free references materials and articles for surgical nurses, this library also includes audio lectures.
4. Intute: A resources for nursing, midwifery and general health, this UK-based library offers easy access resources for professional use.
5. Lippincott’s Nursing Center: Resources helping nurses provide patients with better care, this library has the newest peer evaluated articles and reference materials around.
6. NursingWorld: Nurses are often confronted by extreme stress and complex ethical issues, this library from the American Nurses Association helps with job resources, ethics guidelines and the most up to date research.
7. The Student Nurse Information Center: Dedicated to providing nursing students with helpful information and links, this online library has research articles, reference texts and specialty journals.
8. Virtual Nurse: An online library of online nursing libraries, this site offers users hundreds of reference tools for various specialties.
9. Martindaile’s Nursing Center: Offering medical courses, lectures and textbooks, this library gives nurses helpful reference material for continuing education or general professional use.
10. Journal of Advanced Nursing: One of the most prestigious academic and research journals for nursing, this library of JAN articles covers current events and research topics relevant to healthcare.
11. AllNurses: An online community and library for nurses, this site provides nurses with articles covering the latest in news and research.
12. The Free Library: This free online library includes millions of articles and books on a range of topics but also contains hundreds of helpful resources for nurses.
13. AEGiS: A library providing AIDS education an reference material, this site is a service provided by the US government.
14. Vitual Stethoscope: This online library for nurses is provided by a Canadian medical school and focuses on training and education for auscultation or the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body.
15. WCSU Libraries: A library for nursing students this site includes helpful tutorials and archives for research articles.
16. SPC Library Online: A database of nursing articles and e-books, this resource also includes links to other helpful online libraries
17. NurseUniverse.com: This library has tools and tips for students nurses trying to finish their degree or find a job.
18. Pain Resource Center: Offering articles and guides for patients with chronic pain, this library provides pain assessment tools and information on special conditions.
19. NurseZone.com: Journals and news effecting nurses, this library has advice, reference sources and video for nurses from every specialty.
20. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Featuring research from prestigious nursing schools and labs, this library of journal articles from the AACN is a must for any critical care nurse.

Chemistry Libraries

Through drugs and pharmaceuticals, chemistry plays an important role in nurses’ work. These are great chemistry libraries providing quick reference.

21. Common Compound Library: A quick reference guide to common chemical compounds, this resource is great for students or researchers.
22. CHEMystery: Easy to read guides and tutorials for chemistry students, this site also offers free access to chemistry textbooks.
23. Virtual Library Chemistry Section: An online library from the University of Liverpool, the chemistry section of this site provides academic journals and information on chemical companies.
24. CHEMINFO: Designed by Indiana University to help students and researchers find and use chemistry resources, this library links to sites offering significant education information.
25. Cheminformatics: A library dedicated to exploring uses for technology as a means for educating people online, this Trinity University online library provides journal articles and text.
26. Rolf Classen’s Chemistry Index: An online library of more than 650 chemistry journals, this site makes academic research a snap.
27. Organic Chemistry OnLine: This library of organic chemistry compounds maps complex molecules for students or researchers to use.
28. Online Resource Guide for the Chemical Sciences: A quality collection of electronic indexes and databases for academic research in chemistry, this library provides online reference tools, search engines and bibliographic resources.
29. Advancing the Chemical Sciences Library: Information on chemical structures, business or famous scientists, this online chemistry library offers e-books and journal articles.

Biology Libraries

Biology coursework is at the backbone of nursing studies. These online libraries have useful articles and texts relating to the study of life.

30. BioMed Central: Open access articles published from biology journals across a range of specializations, this library makes complicated research and lab work much easier.
31. PLoS Biology: This peer-reviewed open-access journal is published by the Public Library of Science and includes quality articles for continuing education or research.
32. The WWW Virtual Library: Biosciences: The biosciences section from one of the web’s largest online libraries, this resources includes specialties such as botany, biotechnology and genetics.
33. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin: Charles Darwin changed science forever with his theory of evolution. While numerous detractors still argue the veracity of Darwin’s claim, his work has become widely accepted among mainstream academics. This site provides all of Darwin’s works free of charge.
34. Biology Digital Library: This library of biology texts includes a database for articles, images and peer reviewed journals.
35. Action Bioscience: Providing articles discussing biological and environmental issues, the work in this online library is peer-reviewed to ensure the highest quality.
36. The FASEB Journal: This journal is produced by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology and is a bible for any researcher in the medical or biology fields.
37. AbhayJere.com: An Indian resource, this comprehensive library of biology texts and articles includes a database for ease searches and links to scholarship opportunities.
38. BioChemWeb.org: Guides, resources and tutorials for biochemistry students, this library offers help for all skill levels.
39. Nature: One of the most prestigious journals covering the biological and natural worlds, Nature offers a number of its articles for free or an a trial basis.
40. Lund University Biology Library: This resource links users to free biology and natural science textbooks

General Medical Libraries

By definition, medicine is the science and practice of curing ailments and disease. Here are the best medical libraries for nurses and nursing students.

42. GoPubMed: A comprehensive, all-in-one database, search engine and library of medical data and information, GoPubMed is one of the Internet’s best and least known health sites for professionals or regular people.
43. healthfinder.gov: A government library on healthy living, this resource has information on over 1600 health topics from trusted sources.
44. Medline: Health and medical tutorials written in simple language, this library has quick reference guides to a range of medical procedures, diagnostic tests and specific conditions.
45. OBGYN.net: A library for health professionals specializing in obstetricians and gynecologists, this site is maintained by over 500 editors with medical training.
46. Mayo Clinic: One of the world’s most renowned medical facilities, the Mayo Clinic gives medical professionals and amateurs a host of articles, resources and tools for a variety of health related queries.
47. GeneralPediatrics.com: Textbooks, journal articles and summaries of case studies, this library for pediatric specialists includes social networking features.
48. Naitonal Library of Medicine: A medical library from the National Institutes of Health, this site includes resources for research and health news.
49. PubMed Central: A free digital archive of journal articles covering health and life sciences disciplines, this library contains hundreds of journals from elite scientists, researchers and academics.
50. eMedicine: Thousands of articles from physician contributors, this medical reference site covers medical specialties, surgeries and procedures.
51. UAMS Library: An open access medical library for people seeking health information, this site from the University of Arkansas offers electronic books and journals.
52. Merck & Co.: One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Merck is also one of the largest distributors of health information. This library of Merck manuals offers a number of useful medical reference tools, some of which can even be downloaded to PDAs and SmartPhone.
53. PersonalMD: A comprehensive database of pharmaceutical drugs and medications, this site claims to have information on over 98.5 percent of all retail prescriptions, including generics.
54. AccessMedicine: Online medical information updated regularly by the world’s leading experts, this resource includes premium and free data.
55. MLAnet: The site for the Medical Library Association, this site includes medical journals and eBooks.
56. Lakeridge Health Network: Free online medical journals and books giving users easy access to data, this library gives patients and professionals quality content.
57. PDR.net: The Physicians’ Desk Reference site monitors FDA trials, offers eBooks and even offers diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals.
58. MEI: Michigan Ear Institute provides an online library containing extensive information about ear structure, treatment and related subjects. Written by specialists at MEI, this library also has video.
59. Clinical Neurophysiology on the Internet: A library specific to clinical neurophysiology, this resource includes diagnostic tools, technique guides and articles about new research.
60. MedLibrary.org: A complete online library, MedLibrary.org is one of the best health resources around. This site includes updates on clinical trials, a Wiki supplement for medication info, and a host of other helpful tools and text.
61. RxList: A drug index made simple, and easy to use by the Internet, RxList is constantly updating to include more prescriptions. The site includes a number of interesting features such as a list of the most popular drugs by search and prescriptions dispensed.
62. FreeBooks4Doctors: Offering free electronic versions of textbooks used by top med schools, this site strives to provide unrestricted access to scientific knowledge and information.
63. Virtual Hospital: An online library of health and medical information offered by the University of Iowa, this site includes a vast collection of articles on a range of topics from anesthesia to urology.

Anatomy Libraries

The human body is mind numbing in its intricacy. With hundreds of thousands of organs, bones, muscles and various other parts, human anatomy is mind numbing in its intricacy. Here are the best online anatomy libraries.

65. Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body: This searchable, electronic version of the classic anatomy text includes over 13,000 entries and over 1200 drawings.
66. A.D.A.M.: One of the most useful anatomy educators available online, this library and web tool is available in premium forms or for free on certain sites.
67. MedicalStudent.com: A digital library of authoritative medical information for medical and nursing students.
68. GFFI Fitness Academy: This fitness library is dedicated to all facets of the human body, including anatomy. Providing diagrams and educational articles on various systems, this site is fun to use.
69. Anatomy Arcade: Making basic human anatomy come alive (pardon the pun), this anatomy educator teaches using flash games and linking to informative articles about the subject matter.
70. ARTNATOMY: Focusing on the face, this resource shows wide range of facial muscles and their use in a beautiful interactive presentation.
71. Anatomy Atlases: An anatomy library full of text books and interactive maps of the human body, this site is great for beginning med or nursing students.
72. LUMEN Dissector: An anatomy library dedicated to the muscles of the body, this site includes helpful exams and tutorials.
73. InnerBody.com: An online guide for human anatomy, this library includes links to news articles and impressive interact maps.
74. The Whole Brain Atlas: An interactive map of the human brain, this anatomy library offers 3d mapping along with a library of information on normal brain functions and specific diseases.

Medical and Nursing Video Libraries

Video libraries provide new possibilities for self-education and at home reference. Here are the best video libraries focusing entirely on medical content.

75. WebMD Health Videos: An online library of health videos, this resource from WebMD covers a range of topics like healthy tanning techniques and common illnesses.
76. Stanford Health Video Library: Educational video on subjects from the lymphatic systems to cancer, this library from Stanford University is available on iTunes, WMV, QuickTime, or even DVD.
77. Free Medical Video Library: Video blogs, or vlogs, from medical professionals and patients, this site offers advice for common issues like arthritis and pregnancy.
78. EverydayHealth.com: Health videos for everyday ailments, injuries and diseases, this site posts videos from doctors and nurses offering tips and advice.
79. YouTube: The world’s largest video sharing site includes helpful and instructive videos on a number of subjects but health is a popular subject with millions of entries. From surgeries to psychiatry, YouTube is sure to be handy no matter your needs.
80. University of Maryland Medical Center Video Library: This library of medical videos includes tutorials and lectures for hospital management, general surgery and mental health.
81. Emery King Video Library: This library is provided by a Detroit area hospital and mainly focuses on brain and cardiovascular information.
82. CGSP Video Library: A library of scientific movies with the brain as its primary subject, this resource is provided by General Electric, a major manufacturer of hospital equipment.
83. AORN Video Library: A video library for subjects like surgery and nursing, this site offers premium and free videos.
84. IME Video Library: This medical library from the University of Wisconsin at Madison includes a large nursing section.

General Online Libraries

Education means access to books from any and all subjects. These online libraries include a wide variety of books from science standards to masterpieces of literature.

85. NIST Virtual Library: An online library of tech books and journals, this continually updating resource includes an array of subjects like biomedical engineering and cancer research.
86. National Science Digital Library: Providing access to high quality resources and tools that support the learning of science, technology, engineering and math, this library includes access to textbooks, tutorials and movies.
87. Digital Book Index: A catalog of electronic books, articles and documents, this library includes tens of thousands of individual works from trusted sources.
88. HighWire Press: Free online articles on any subject or discipline, this database from Stanford University offers update alerts and easy to use search.
89. Free e-Books: Millions of users access publics domain works through this library of electronic books featuring science and health texts.
90. Public Library of Science: A nonprofit organized maintains this library for researchers and physicians containing the best quality medical and scientific literature available.
91. Library Spot: This resource offers links to libraries in a range of subjects from film and law but also medicine and nursing.
92. Bartleby.com: One of the most respected online libraries featuring anatomy guides, classic works of literature and reference texts.
93. The Free Library: Featuring articles and textbooks on any subject like engineering or cooking, this resource contains over five million different works.
94. Questia: A complete resource for students working on research projects or studying, this library contains over two million articles and 70,000 books.
95. Encyclopedia.com: Offering 49 different encyclopedias from trusted sources like Oxford and Columbia Universities, this reference site helps students do their work faster.
96. Read Print: Free online books library for students, teachers or anyone looking for reading material, this site contains classic works in the public domain.
97. bibliomania: Free online literature of over 2000 classic texts, this site also has tutorials, study guides and research tools.
98. NHS Evidence: A British mental health library provided by the government’s medical system, this site includes articles featuring the latest research and news.
99. Scielo: The Scientific Electronic Library Online this resource connects students with free material from scientific journals.
100. ScienceDirect: A science library for subjects as varied as engineering and medicine, this site also contains audio and video.

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By Hannah Watson

Whether you want to keep in touch with friends and family, network and share stories with other nurses, or get a little help and advice before your next move, the web is a great resource for travel nurses working all over the world. Here are a few great social sites that will make it easy to chat, find information, and prepare for work at home and abroad.

General Nursing

These sites are great places for nurses in all specialties to connect, give and get advice and network.

1. NurseConnect: This site will make it easy to find friends and former colleagues throughout your nursing career.
2. NurseLinkUp: Here you’ll find a social network created just for nursing professionals– no matter the specialization.
3. ANA Nursespace: Keep up with the activities of the ANA through this site.
4. Nurse’s Cafe: Join this site to talk to other nurses and keep in touch with other friends.
5. Nurses Lounge: If you join this site you’ll be able to create a profile and find others working in travel nursing.
6. Nursing Link: Post your own photos and videos, chat in the forum and read great articles on this social site.
7. All Nurses: This online community for nurses is home to information, blogs, articles, news and more.
8. Nurse.com: From education to jobs this site provides advice, information and a chance to connect.
9. NurseZone: This site has sections for just about every kind of nursing, including travel nursing.
10. International Council of Nurses: Talk with nurses around the world by joining this network.
11. NursingDiscussions: This site offers a range of discussion topics for nurses.
12. MyNurseBook: Like Facebook for nurses, this site offers a range of social networking capabilities.
13. Nurses Forum: Here you can find information and discussion about a range of nursing professions.
14. Nursing Center: This site offers both professional resources and an online community.
15. Virtual Nursing: Here you’ll find a great directory that can point you in the direction of many nursing groups and organizations.
16. The Nursing Organizations Alliance: If you don’t already belong to a nursing organization this site can hook you up with information on how to do it and let you know what kind of groups are out there.
17. Everyday Nurses: Chat in this forum about what it’s really like being a nurse.
18. NurseChat: This online discussion board is a free place for nurses to discuss personal and professional topics.
19. Nurse TV Forum: Join the discussion on this site to talk about everything nursing, including a special section for travel nurses.
20. Nursing Voices: This site features talk from nurses around the world on everything from technology to being a student.

Travel Nursing

These social sites focus on connecting travel nurses and providing great information.

21. HealthCare Gypsy: Create a profile on this site to network and share experiences with other travel nurses.
22. Travel Nursing Blog: Through this site you can not only read great articles but start your own blog as well.
23. Healthcare Travelbook: This site aims to connect mobile health care professionals all over the US.
24. Travel Nurse and Therapist Forum: Join this organization to connect with travel nurses and therapists of all kinds.
25. Highway Hypodermics: You’ll find all the information and advice you need to make the most of your travel nursing career here.
26. Travel Nursing Headquarters: Share your experiences as a travel nurse with others on this community site.
27. Ultimate Nurse: This site hosts a forum dedicated to travel nurse discussions.
28. PAN Travelers: Create an account on this site to read articles and share experiences in the field.
29. Travel Nursing Central: Here you’ll get all the information you could need and be able to create a public profile and talk with other nurses.
30. Healthcare Traveler: This online magazine can be a great source of information, advice and more.
31. Ask Conrad: Ask all your questions about travel nursing on this great answer blog.
32. Travel Nurse Coach: Learn about this travel nurse’s experiences, get advice and communicate through the blog.

Finding a Job

If you’re on the hunt for a new job in a new city, these sites can help you make connections, share your resume, and find employment.

33. Medical Mingle: This social site lets medical professionals, including nurses, network with one another and meet their professional goals.
34. Nurse Jobs: Seek out new opportunities and jobs through this nursing-focused site.
35. Hospital Jobs Locator: This site lets you search through thousands of jobs and connect with employers all over.
36. Medzilla: Here you’ll not only find a great collection of job listings but a thriving community of health care job seekers.
37. StaffNurse: Create a profile on this site to share your resume, search for jobs and network with employers.
38. HealthCareerWeb: Through this site you can search for jobs and post all kinds of questions and thoughts in the forum.
39. NursingJobs: Use this site as a portal to a host of nursing job resources and employers.
40. Nurse Job Shop: Create an account on this site to post your resume and find great jobs in your location and elsewhere.
41. MedHunters: Check out this site to search for a job, talk to others, post your resume and more.
42. Nursing Jobs Help: This site can help you find a nursing job that is right for you.
43. LinkedIn: This social networking site is focused on professional profiles and can be a great place to share your information.
44. Nurse Recruiter: This job search portal has loads of listings for travel nurses, helpful articles and lots of other nursing resources.
45. Nurse Options: Go through this service to get help with your job search and find work no matter where you want to work.
46. Nurse Groups: This site focuses on hooking up nurses with jobs and providing listings of nursing information nationwide.

Travel Nurses in Training

If you’re planning on becoming a travel nurse but are still in nursing school right now, these sites will be a great help to you.

47. CampusRN2RN: Use this site to create a profile, write in a blog, participate in a forum and connect with other nurses and nursing students.
48. Nursing Network: Meet mentors and find out what travel nursing is all about through this social site.
49. The Nursing Site Network: Whether you’re already a nurse or just a student, you can connect with others through this site.
50. Diagnostic Medical Blog: This site lets you read articles by health care professionals on a wide variety of technologies and resources.
51. Healthcare 2.0: Here you’ll find resources and a network created just for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
52. Student Nurses’ Station: Meet loads of other nursing students through this online network.
53. LVN to RN: Created by nurses and made for nursing students, this site and its blog are a great place to get advice and support.
54. Toxic Nurse: This social network can put you in touch with other working nurses and nursing students.

Travel

These social sites focus on travel, giving advice about new locations and information directly from locals about where to go and what to do–a great resource when you’re new to a city.

55. Brave New Traveler: You can participate in the travel community on this site or just read some of the great articles.
56. TravelPod: Share your experiences traveling or read about those of others on this user-focused site.
57. Dopplr: Here you can get travel advice from other travelers or find other people who are going to the same destination as you.
58. Trip Wolf: No matter where you decide to practice nursing in the world you’ll be able to find travel advice from this site.
59. Trip Say: This site offers personalized travel recommendations created by users just like you.
60. Driftr: Check out this site to keep track of your travels, share photos with friends, keep a blog and research where you’re going before you get there.
61. TripIt: This site can help take the worry out of a move, letting your family know where you’ll be and when you should arrive.
62. TripAdvisor: Get reviews on everything from restaurants to tours with this extremely helpful site.
63. Traveller’s Point: Through this site you’ll be able to talk with others about destinations worldwide so you’ll know what to expect when you get there.
64. Globosapiens: Join this travel community to connect with others who love to see the world.

Moving and Settling In

These sites offer you a chance to get information and connect with others when you’re moving and getting used to a new place.

65. First30Days: This social site is dedicated to helping you through life changes– including moving to a new city.
66. WhiteFence: Use this service to get in touch with local businesses and find out which is going to be the best deal for your needs.
67. Yelp: This user-contributed site is an ideal place to find everything from a place to eat to a place to get your dry cleaning done in a new city.
68. Homes for Healthcare Travelers: This online community can help you find a short or long-term place to live while you’re working as a travel nurse.
69. Moving Center: Check out this site to get in touch with moving companies, insurers, realtors and more.
70. Moving.com: From finding a moving company to finding out which neighborhoods are the best, this site offers loads of moving resources.
71. Homefair.com: Sign into this site to learn all about the important things you need to know when you make a move.
72. Trip: Use this site to get budget accommodations while you’re moving or find a super cheap rental car. You’ll be able to read reviews so you’ll know what you’re getting into before you get there.
73. Apartment Ratings: Find out what other people had to say about the apartments you’re considering moving into with this helpful site.
74. Home Forums: Talk about everything from decorating to how to care for your basil on this home-focused site.

Making New Friends and Keeping Old Ones

Check out these helpful sites to keep in touch with friends and family and find new things to do in your city.

75. Facebook: Just about everyone these days has a Facebook account which can make it easy to keep in touch with friends and family no matter where you are.
76. Twitter: Update the people you care about with what you’re doing using this microblogging tool.
77. Meetup: Whether you’re trying to meet up with people you already know or want to find groups and clubs in your new city, this site makes it easy.
78. Eventful: Here you’ll find an online community and loads of listings for local events.
79. Upcoming: This site allows you to find out about local events and manage a contact list of new friends and old.
80. MySpace: As one of the most popular social networking sites, MySpace offers a chance to keep up with all your friends.
81. Brazen Careerist: Focused on the Gen Y worker, this site offers career advice and communities for young professionals like yourself.
82. iMantri: If you want to find a mentor who can guide you in your travel nursing career check out this social site.
83. Family 2.0: Keep up with all your family members through a portal on this site.
84. Kincafe: Here you’ll find a platform that makes it easy to connect with everyone you care about.
85. NetFriendships: If you’re in need of companionship this site can help you connect with others on the web.
86. Going.com: Find out what is going on in your new city with this site and create a list of friends you can choose to invite to events as well.
87. NursesReconnected: This social site aims to help nurses get back in touch with others they’ve worked with in the past.

Medical Advocacy

Nurses who want to get more closely involved with patient care and support causes can check out these social sites.

88. WegoHealth: This site is a home for health activists where medical professionals and patients can connect and help each other.
89. Cancer Action Network: Join this site to learn what you can do to support the fight against cancer.
90. Center for Nursing Advocacy: You can participate in this organization’s mission through their site and letter writing campaigns.
91. Daily Strength: Here you’ll find patient support groups that you can visit to give advice and motivation.
92. MedHelp: This site can help you monitor your own health or participate in health-focused online communities.
93. Healia: Talk to others in the communities and blogs located on this health care site.
94. HopeCube: Here you’ll find a social site with a simple goal of providing encouraging words and hope to those who have serious medical conditions.

Blogging and Journaling

Let your family, friends and the whole Internet know about your personal experiences as a travel nurse through these blogging platforms.

95. WordPress: This free platform will let you do just about anything you’d like with a blog.
96. Blogger: Try out this blogging platform to connect you with your loved ones and share your travel experiences.
97. LiveJournal: If you want o create a blog that’s more like a personal journal, consider this site.
98. TypePad: Here you’ll find a blogging platform that’s flexible and easy to use.
99. Moveable Type: If you know a little more about technology and the internet then this blogging site might be right for you.
100. MedSqod: This site will teach you how to blog and podcast, with a focus on the medical community. You can listen to and read the information on the site and leave your own feedback and comments.

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The dreaded hangover is one medical malady that doesn’t seem to have a surefire remedy. Throughout the ages, over indulgers have created strange concoctions to help combat the terrible morning after a night of drinking. While the medical profession claims there is no real cure for a hangover, it doesn’t mean you should stop seeking relief. Check out the following 100 suggestions to see if you can find your magic elixir for the morning after.

Before You Drink

Be sure to try these tips before heading out for a night of drinking.

1. Eat. The one thing you must do before a night of drinking is make sure you have food on your stomach. A solid meal with lots of protein and carbs is the best to help prevent a hangover.
2. Drink plenty of water. Make sure you are hydrated before you go out drinking. Have a few glasses of water before heading out, too.
3. Prickly pear extract. One study indicates that drinking prickly pear extract
4. Drink milk. Supposedly milk will coat the lining of your stomach and inhibit the absorption of some of that alcohol you’ll be pouring down.
5. Olive oil. Do as the Mediterraneans do and dip some bread in olive oil. The fat content from the oil will help prevent a hangover.
6. Ginseng. Apparently, taking ginseng before drinking can help your body process the alcohol. It will also give you an energy boost that is more beneficial than caffeine or an energy drink.
7. B6. One study showed that taking vitamin B6 prior to drinking, while drinking, and before going to bed reduced hangovers by approximately 50%.
8. Miso soup. This Japanese soup is often eaten before going out to help counteract the effects of alcohol.
9. Peanut butter. In Africa, peanut butter is a common food to help prevent hangovers.
10. Be happy. One study shows that those who are depressed, angry, or feel guilty about drinking have worse hangovers than those who are happier.
11. Don’t drink. This seems like a no-brainer, but it’s worth mentioning. The best way to skip a hangover is to skip the alcohol. Offer to be the designated driver, and you’ll feel better tomorrow.

While Drinking

These smart suggestions will help minimize the effects of drinking so your next morning goes more smoothly.

12. Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks. Alternating drinks ensures you are staying hydrated and slows down the amount of alcohol you are drinking.
13. Drink one drink per hour. This is the recommended rate of consumption to ensure you don’t drink too fast.
14. Choose your alcohol carefully. Cheap liquor, darker liquor, and red wine are all known culprits for bad hangovers. If you plan to drink more than one or two, opt for something easier on the body, such as vodka or beer.
15. Keep count. Know how many drinks you are consuming. If you start to lose count, it’s a good sign you need to slow down or stop drinking altogether.
16. Skip the carbonation. Carbonated drinks can often lead to worse hangovers, so stick with fruit juice or water mixers or drink beer.
17. Skip the sugar. Alcohol itself messes with your blood sugar level, so don’t make it worse by mixing sugary drinks with your alcohol.
18. Stick with beer. When you drink a beer, you know exactly how much liquor is in your drink. With hard alcohol, it all depends on the bartender and can be misleading when you start counting drinks.
19. Don’t smoke. Or if you have to smoke, don’t smoke too much. Smoking robs your body of oxygen and will lead to a bad hangover.
20. Remember an old adage. "Beer before liquor, never sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear." Or better yet, don’t mix your drinks at all.
21. ML01. If you drink red wine, you may be happy to hear that the genetically-modified yeast ML01 can eliminate the headache associated with red wine drinking.
22. Bar snacks. Typical bar snacks like nuts and chips are good to snack on while drinking because their high fat content will help absorb the alcohol.

Before Bed

After drinking, give these ideas a try in order to ease any bad effects from drinking.

23. Don’t take Tylenol. Tylenol and alcohol consumption don’t mix–it can be very bad for your liver. If you are already feeling the beginning of the hangover, take ibuprofen instead, but it’s best to wait until the alcohol is out of your system before taking anything.
24. Drink water. Be sure you drink several glasses of water before heading to bed to help rehydrate your body.
25. Snack. Have a high-carb snack after drinking to help absorb all that alcohol. You will wake up feeling better than if you hadn’t snacked.
26. Take a multi-vitamin. While you sleep, give your body a chance to replenish some of the vitamins and minerals you’ve lost by taking a good multi-vitamin before bed.
27. Drink OJ. The vitamin C may help your body process the alcohol more quickly.
28. Bifidus powder. Put a spoonful of bifidus power in a glass of water and drink before bed. Bifidus powder will detoxify acetaldehyde, the byproduct of alcohol that causes hangovers.
29. Stop drinking at least an hour before bed. This gives your body time to metabolize the last few drinks before going to sleep, during which time your metabolism will slow considerably.

Remedies for the Next Morning

When you have awakened and feel like you’ve been hit by a beer truck, give some of these drinks a try.

30. Emergence-C. The vitamin C and B-complex vitamins in Emergence-C can replenish your body of what it’s lost during drinking and boost your energy.
31. Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen. can help stop that pounding headache and any other body aches you may be experiencing from a crazy night out.
32. Water. Even if you need to take small sips, make sure you are getting water in your body to help rehydrate you after drinking.
33. Carbonated soda. The sugar in the soda may help your blood sugar level out and the carbonation helps relieve nausea.
34. Fruit juice. Fruit juice also helps level out your blood sugar and helps hydrate your body.
35. Skip the caffeine. While a strong cup of coffee may feel like what you need to clear the cobwebs, it will actually help dehydrate you more, which is the opposite of what you need to be doing the morning after heavy drinking.
36. Sports drink. Many people swear by the electrolytes in sports drinks for helping the body recover from a hangover.
37. Ginger ale. Ginger has been a cure for stomach ailments for centuries. Give ginger ale a try to help your queasy stomach feel better.
38. Green tea. In China, green tea is a popular hangover cure.
39. Ayurvedic hangover cure. This ayurvedic hangover cure is simple, requiring just orange juice, lime juice, and a pinch of cumin.
40. Hangover Remedies. This video offers a smoothie recipe full of everything you need to help your body get back to normal. You probably want to prepare the day before as it requires lots of ingredients.
41. Salt solution. A pinch of salt mixed in your water may be easier for your body to handle when you are reeling from the effects of alcohol.
42. Pedialyte. While this drink is made to rehydrate sick children, there are many reports of Pedialyte helping overindulged adults as well.

Activities for the Next Morning

From more sleep to light activity, these activities may help you start recovering more quickly.

43. Sleep. Sleep as much as you can as this will help your body recover and heal itself.
44. Take a shower. Wash off the sweat and any cigarette smoke that may be lingering on your body. Some people say alternating between hot and cold water will help, too.
45. Get moving. As soon as you can, get yourself up and moving. The physical exercise will help your body metabolize the leftover alcohol and detoxify your body. Don’t overdo it, though as too much sweating can cause more dehydration.
46. Time. Unfortunately, one of the best cures for a hangover is something you have no control over–time. Give yourself plenty of TLC while waiting out the way you feel and eventually, you will get better.
47. Sauna. Many in Finland and Russia use the sauna for hangover relief, sweating the toxins out. Just make sure you drink plenty of water as the sauna can dehydrate your already-dehydrated body.
48. Swimming. The cool water and physical activity are a great way for many to feel almost instant relief.
49. Sex. Sex releases oxytocin, which reduces pain sensitivity and elevates mood. It just might help the hangover.
50. Warm bath. Some agree that a warm bath is a relaxing way to help ease out of the hangover hurts. Apparently the thermal baths in Hungary are used for this manner and are even called Hangover Baths.
51. Massage. Known for releasing toxins, massages may help you recover a little more quickly. This video demonstrates how to give yourself a hangover massage.
52. Breath pure oxygen. If you have access to pure oxygen (think oxygen bar here, not Grandpa’s tank), try breathing a bit to oxygenate your blood.

Hangover Foods

Getting food on your stomach is important after a night of imbibing. Give these a try to see if they help.

53. Saltine crackers. If you can barely stomach anything, try nibbling on a cracker or two. The salt and carbs will help start the recovery process and is easy on your stomach.
54. Chicken soup. The protein in the chicken will provide nutrients for your body and the broth offers more hydration.
55. Eggs. Eggs contain cysteine, which counteracts acetaldehyde, so scramble some up and put in a tortilla or a piece of toast for some carbs to help absorb that alcohol still sloshing around.
56. Honey. The potassium in honey will help get your body back on track, so add some to tea or just eat it straight.
57. Mexican food. The high fat content, protein, carbs, and spice all contribute to make a great hangover cure. Some swear by eating menudo, a stew made from tripe, as a cure.
58. Cabbage. Cabbage soup or sauerkraut are both supposedly great foods to eat when you’ve imbibed too much.
59. Pasta. Pasta is easy to make, easy to eat with a tender stomach, and full of carbs that help your blood sugar level out.
60. Pickled or canned fish. The high mineral content in these foods are supposed to help your body recover, and in Germany, pickled herring is a frequent menu item on the hangover breakfast.
61. Rice. This carb is easy on the stomach and will help you feel human again.
62. Fresh fruit. Fruit will help replenish the vitamins you lost and hydrate your body.
63. Bacon sandwich. The protein in the bacon and the carbs of the bread have shown to help reduce your hangover symptoms.
64. Banana smoothie. Bananas are full of potassium and are often touted as an excellent hangover cure. Add other fruits and sweeten with honey to make your smoothie even more potent.
65. Yaka Mein. In New Orleans, this dish can sometimes be found and is reportedly an awesome hangover breakfast.

Hair of the Dog Recipes

Many experts claim that drinking the morning after isn’t good for your body and only slows recovery, but there are still many who claim this is the best recipe for recovery.

66. Spicy Bloody Mary. The alcohol in the Bloody Mary helps offset the blood sugar imbalance from last night’s overindulgence and the fruit and spice are both excellent ways to combat that hungover feeling. If you don’t want the alcohol, try a virgin variety for some of the same benefits.
67. Black Velvet. This Irish hangover recipe is a combination of champagne and Guinness.
68. Tomato juice and beer. Supposedly this is Earnest Hemingway’s hangover cure.
69. Red Eye. Use this recipe for a hangover cure. Some people add Worcestershire sauce and or Tabasco to it as well.
70. Suffering Bastard. While there seems to be some debate over whether this started as a hangover cure or not (and even how to make the drink), give a Suffering Bastard a try the next morning.
71. Corpse Reviver. There are two versions for this drink, which is supposed to be easy to sip first thing in the morning.
72. Thomas Abercrombie. Alka Seltzer and tequila are at the heart of this hangover cure.
73. Hair of the Dog. With a name like that, this drink must be made for hangovers. It’s said to be easier than a Bloody Mary to stomach.
74. Breakfast in a Glass. Perhaps the impaired judgment from last night continues when you choose this cure.
75. Vodka Slush Puppy. The citrus in this drink is sure to help you feel a bit better.
76. Mimosa. This drink is light and full of orange juice, a perfect way to start your hangover day.
77. Irish Coffee. Try a cup of Joe with some Irish whiskey to get your morning started.

Traditional Remedies

These remedies are old standbys from around the world, recent times, and times long past.

78. Alka Seltzer. Alka Seltzer is an old standby for many who claim this is all they need to feel better the next morning. They even make a version now that is specifically for hangovers.
79. Bitters and soda. This tried and true will settle your stomach and help you start feeling normal again.
80. Baking soda and water. A teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water helps many feel better.
81. Milk thistle. In Dublin, milk thistle is a common herb to use for hangover relief.
82. Evening primrose oil. Used for centuries as a hangover cure, evening primrose oil can help your liver and stomach.
83. Vuelva a la vida. This Mexican seafood salad, which means "return to life," is often served to help recover from a hangover.
84. Jassa. This spicy chicken stew from Senegal requires some advanced preparation, but promises to wipe away the hangover.
85. Onion soup. The French recommend a thick and hearty bowl of onion soup in the morning.
86. Middle Ages cure. In the Middle Ages, drinkers would have a breakfast of bitter almonds and dried eel.

Strange Remedies

Who knows if these strange remedies work or not, but they might be worth a try–if you can stomach them.

87. The bull’s eye. Orange juice and a raw egg…if you can stand this on a queasy stomach, it supposedly knocks out the hangover.
88. Drink pickle juice. In Poland, this strange hangover cure is standard fare for the morning after.
89. River sand. An old Irish cure involves burying the hangover sufferer up to the next in moist river sand.
90. Spirulina. 10 -20 grams of spirulina is the perfect cure, according to this video.
91. Pickled plums. In Japan, these mouth-puckering plums known as umeboshi are a common hangover cure.
92. Prairie oyster. This hangover cure promises to help, but it sounds downright awful.
93. Cumin seeds. The Moroccans chew cumin seeds to help fight off hangover symptoms.
94. Lemons under the arms. This odd remedy is supposedly used in Puerto Rico prior to drinking.
95. Poached salt cod. From Keith Floyd’s recipe, poach cod in milk, blend together with garlic and olive oil, and serve on toast.
96. Voodoo cure. A voodoo cure recommends sticking 13 pins in the bottle from which you drank.
97. Highland Fling. This Scottish recipe of buttermilk, cornflower, salt, and pepper is supposed to help.
98. Morning-After Shake. Try this recipe for a strange hangover shake.
99. Bull’s penis. Sicilian men relied on a breakfast of bull’s penis to quell their hangover symptoms. In Bolivia, they still eat a soup made from bull’s penis for both aphrodisiac qualities as well as hangover help.
100. Rabbit pellet tea. According to some, one hangover cure in the Old West included drinking tea made from rabbit pellets.

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By Emily Thomas

Social networking sites are invaluable to employees in any industry, and nurses have especially benefited from the proliferation of Web technologies. Long hours and little appreciation make nursing a difficult job to tolerate for extended lengths of time. Nurses find safety in numbers on these social sites where colleagues offer tips, advice and support.

Networks For Nurses to Meet Nurses

Social sites have allowed for unprecedented cooperation among individuals across any distance. These networks let nurses swap war stories and advice or discuss general trends in the industry.

1. Nurse Groups: A professional networking site for nurses offering free memberships. Includes features such as blogging and a job database.
2. Nurse Linkup: An online social network for nurses, this site allows users to meet fellow nurses and keep up with topic relevant to the nursing profession.
3. Nurse Connect: A one stop resource center for nurses, this network includes job information in addition to its active community of members.
4. Internation Council of Nurses: A world wide nursing organization aiming to strengthen the profession by increasing communication among its members. Active in 128 countries, the ICN is a great resource for industry news too.
5. TravelNursingBlog: A social site for traveling nurses full of tips and advice. Also includes job info for traveling nurses.
6. NursingLink: A social networking site for nurses offering news, education resources, job search and advice.
7. All Nurses: A large nursing forum allowing nurses from across the country to communicate.
8. Healthcare Travel Book: This social networking site offers healthcare travelers blogs, personal profiles and well researched articles.
9. Doctor Networking: Primarily a social network for physicians but this site caters to a variety of health professions especially nurses.
10. Nurse.com: A large online community of nurses ready, willing and able to answer your questions.

Networks Helping Nurses Connect With Patients

Once diagnosed, patients tend to be filled with almost infinite questions. While information from a doctor is always best, nurses can be an invaluable resource. Here is a list of web sites connecting nurses to patients.

11. Nurses Recommend Doctors: The best information always come from the inside. Get the lowdown on which doctors are top-notch from the nurses who have worked with them.
12. Patients Like Me: This social network aims to connect patients with similar diseases and health problems. Allows nurses to check in on patients or learn about the social aspect of debilitating diseases.
13. Organized Wisdom: A "human-powered health search" tool seeking to connect patients with healthcare professionals and other patients. A Physician Review Board makes sure information on the site is authoritative.
14. Revolution Health: Patients and those in the health care industry connect on forums, blogs and profiles to discuss drugs and medicine, symptoms, and a lot more.
15. Starbright World: A social network for chronically ill teens. Create profiles, blog and meet other members online.
16. Trusted.md: A fantastic social site for healthcare professionals, this network connects collegues, co-workers and friends.
17. iMedix: This social site offers medical information and a large patient community. Members can share health experiences and offer support to others.
18. MDLinked: Patients share symptoms, drug information and can even find specialists. A doctor rating system allows patients control over their care.
19. Chronic Illness Patient Network: A support network for patients suffering from chronic illnesses. Resources, informal support, this group even offers a phone line when human interaction is needed.
20. Diabetes Mine: Straight talk and answers for people with diabetes from healthcare professionals.

Social Networks For Nursing Students

Nurses are truly the unsung heroes of the healthcare profession. While much is made over doctors and their training, the extreme difficulty of nursing school is often forgotten. For the brave and selfless few willing to enter nursing school, here are the best social sites offering support, advice and help to nursing students.

21. CampusRN: A social network where nursing students can meet and interact with fellow students or employers.
22. Nursing Network: This general support network for helps nursing students with school and other issues.
23. Healthcare 2.0: A social stie for students interested in nursing to discuss their interests and trade advice.
24. Toxic Nurse: Student nurses meet on this social network to share information and stories about their daily lives.
25. Nursing Students: Medical news and information for nursing students by nursing students.
26. PRNster: A community of Filipino nursing students.
27. The Nursing Site Network: A social network supporting nursing student and encouraging anyone interested in entering the profession.
28. Student Nurses Station: This social network understands the importance of its mission. Qualified nurses are in short supply making recruitment increasingly important.
29. Student Nurse Network: Nursing school is difficult so support, even from strangers is nice. The SNN offers support from nursing school peers and advice for surviving school.
30. Dentistry: A social network specifically for individuals in the dental industry including nurses and students.

Social Sites to Help Land Your Next Job

Healthcare is an industry in constant growth. Nurses and qualified candidates are in constant demand. These social network sites are designed to help applicants find jobs in the healthcare industry.

31. Medical Mingle: A free professional social network for people working in or servicing the health care and medical field.
32. Nurse Jobs: This social site offers nurses and others in the healthcare industry easy access to advice, tips and job information.
33. Staff Nurse: Target the nursing job that’s right for you. Manage due dates, update your application and talk to other nurses.
34. HealthCareerWeb: A medical community geared finding your next great job. Find work with the government or in the private sector.
35. JAMACareerNet: From the American Medical Association comes a great social site allowing nurses with experience in medical specialties to find new employment in those specialties. Packed with useful tools, this site will post your resume or check a potential employer’s credentials.
36. FindRN: Find a great job in nursing. Employers are always posting news jobs to this network. Talk to potential employers and fellow nurses looking for work.
37. MedHunters.com:From administration to biomedical research to dentistry, this great network can help any nurse get a great job in any field in healthcare.
38. Medzilla: With a database offering thousands of jobs in the healthcare industry, this site is a must for out of work nurses. Don’t look for jobs only in healthcare but search related industries.
39. MedicalWorkers.com: Search for jobs based on position or location. This site has the largest online database of medical jobs.
40. Hospital Jobs Locator: If you’re a nurse that enjoys the fast paced and hectic life inside a hospital this is where to find your next job. Keep your search limited to the US or go international.

Social Networks for Advocacy and Charity

Nursing is a profession based on service to others. As a result, many that end up in the profession tend to be caring and empathetic. After the grinding hours and overtime, a few are even willing to offer their skills and services to charity. These are the best social sites for nursing advocates and charities.

41. WegoNetwork: A social network for health advocates representing topics like cancer, AIDS and healthcare quality.
42. Action Cancer Network: The Action Cancer Network is a network offered by the American Cancer Society. Volunteer, keep up with health news or find support groups.
43. MD Junction: A network for patients to connect with patients and professional to discuss treatment, drugs and everyday experiences.
44. MedHelp: MedHelp is a large health community linking patients with health professionals.
45. Center for Nursing Advocacy: An organization aimed at recruitment and greater public understanding of the nursing profession.
46. California Nurses Association: Cal Nurses is an active advocacy organization constantly making headlines in its fight for quality healthcare. Join their networking effort and support the fight!
47. Daily Strength: A social network for professionals to meet patients to discuss their ailments. Also helps find local support groups.
48. Healia: This social site has a web of communities organized by specific health topic.
49. Health Boards: Health message boards to help users cope with diseases, drugs and diagnoses.
50. HopeCube: A social network espousing the powerfully simple principle, "You are not alone." Patients can get support and seek help from medical professionals.

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By Jill Gordon

In the midst of the deepest recession in generations, hoards of students are flocking to degree paths with secure, high paying futures. Recent figures have shown enrollment in engineering and math programs are up at universities across the U.S. As healthcare costs boom and the number of Americans on prescription drugs increases, pharmacy’s future looks bright. Here are the 100 best blogs for pharmacy students.

Blogs From Pharmacy Students For Pharmacy Students

Perhaps the best advice comes from your peers. They’re going through the same things as you but with a different perspective. Check out these blogs by pharmacy students on their lives and what it’s like to study more than they sleep.

1. Secundum Artem: A blog from a pharmacy student about the nature of the science as well as philosophy and art.
2. Pharm Barbie: Musings on a very pink background, this blogger is also a college student that also works in a chain pharmacy. Unique insight from a typical pharmacy student.
3. Monash University Presents: Ask A Student: The pharmacy department of Australian Monash University offers this blog to students interested in becoming pharmacy students. Especially great for those looking to study abroad.
4. OSU Financial Aid Blog: Managed by The Ohio State University, this helpful blog discusses the nuances of obtaining financial aid for pharmacy majors.
5. A Day At the Pharmacy: A quirky blog from a small town pharmacy in the rural United Kingdom. Focused toward students and issues relating to education.
6. Retail Pharmacy, Life and General Lunacy: Meet Mike. Mike is a pharmacist and grad student blogging about issues in healthcare, pharmacy and education.
7. UCSF Student Stories: Blogs from students at the University of California at San Francisco about being a pharmacy student.
8. The Angry Intern: Internships are increasing becoming an integral part of the student experience. This blog details the trials and tribulations of being an intern in a hospital.
9. PharmApplicants: A blog for pre-pharmacy students. Interesting insight for those looking to become pharmacy majors.
10. I’m (Going To Be) a Pharmacist, Not a Psyhic: Whenever you learn something useful friends, family and pushy strangers will try and milk your valuable skill for free. This blog details the frustrations of a pharmacy student and the constant questioning they endure from patients and friends.
11. I Want To Be A Pharmacist…: Rather than describing the frustrations of the craft, this blogger writes about his passion for being a pharmacist.
12. UB School of Pharmacy: A series of blogs from pharmacy students at the University of Buffalo. Great for those with questions about pharmacy school admissions.
13. The Pharmacy Kid: A pharmacy junior, the Kid is active and offers lots of advice. He often discusses the minimal role new social media plays in pharmacy.
14. IPSA Student Association Blog: The official blog of the Island College of Technology Pharmacy Student Association. Snapshots of the lives of pharmacy students.
15. NCPA Student Affairs: The National Community Pharmacists Association blog has great information about industry news and scholarships.
16. Drake University Student Life Blogs: Yet another series of blogs detailing the lives of students at a university pharmacy program. In a surprising twist, however, the pharmacy students at Drake University are surprisingly funny.

See What the Future Holds

Learning to be a pharmacist in college tells aspiring students little about the daily grind of actual pharmacists. A number of pharmacists are angry and disgruntled but a few are extremely passionate about the work they do. Here are the best blogs by current pharmacists about their job.

17. The Angry Pharmacist: Highly opinionated posts about the everyday life of a pharmacist. Though well-reasoned, The Angry Pharmacist occasionally earns his namesake with pointless venting.
18. The Pharmacy Blog: From the Missouri Pharmacy Association, a series of blogs from pharmacists about the industry in the "Show Me” state.
19. And You Wonder Why Your Pharmacist Never Smiles: The mind of a "pissed-off” pharmacist poured onto the Web. This blogger has been active for a couple of years now giving a wonderfully quirky view of a range of topics like cold season and swine flu.
20. USPharmD: This resource for pharmacy schools offers a great list of blogs offering advice and a view behind the counter of your local pharmacy.
21. Jim Plagakis. Pharmacist.: An active blogger focusing on modern pharmacy, pharmacy technicians and the trouble with insurance.
22. Your Pharmacist May Hate You: There seems to be a lot of anger among blogger pharmacists. Posts are well focused, thought provoking and angry, much better than other ranting and raving blogs.
23. Ole’ Apothecary: For philosophical musings on the nature of pharmacy, check out this well written blog by this Texas-based pharmacist.
24. Pharmacy Chick: The “chick” has more than 22 years in pharmacy and says she remembers “rolls of tape and when everybody paid in cash.” Lots of experience means lots of insights.
25. Thoughts from the Pharmacy God: An experienced pharmacist who discusses current issues from Obama’s healthcare plan to pharmacist’s right to a concealed handgun. Odd but a surprisingly fascinating.
26. Fast Food Pharmacy: A group of pharmacists contributes to create this blog chronicling the quirks and hilarity at your local pharmacy.
27. The Blonde Pharmacist: Like many math and science based industries, pharmacy is a field dominated by men. Get a woman’s perspective at this clever blog written by this experienced, blond.
28. White Coat Rants: Tales from the research side of the pharmaceutical game.
29. Pharmer Jane: Not every pharmacist works at a fluorescent lit, retail outlet. A few, like Pharmer Jane, work at locally owned, independent pharmacies.
30. Best Pharmacy Tips: With so many angry and ticked off pharmacists, it’s nice there’s a blogger out there willing to remind the industry how to better serve patients.
31. The Diabetes Pharmacist: This blogger offers specific advice for dealing with common questions about diabetes, an increasingly common condition as obesity rates increase.
32. HowToStudy.org: A lot of students don’t test very well. This compassionate blog recognizes the shortcomings of the testing process and offers solutions.

Keeping Up with Industry News

Education is a continuing process especially with a highly skilled and specialized industry like pharmacy. Changes in technology and science are voluminous and difficult to keep up with. These blogs will help you keep up with distracting you from your school work.

33. pharmLand: An aggregator of pharmacy blogs to ease the fuss of sorting through the muck on your own.
34. Pharmacy World: A blog about corporate pharmacy culture written by a tech. Interesting view of the ivory town… from the ground floor.
35. AccessDezine: Clinical information can be hard to come by sometimes. Check out this blog seeking to increase access to peer-reviewed articles.
36. Pharmacy Blog.info: A constant stream of updates about news in the pharmaceutical industry.
37. A Senior Care Pharmacist’s Blog: A pharmacist consultant who specializes in geriatric care explains the dangers of medication including recently released drugs.
38. Pharmacist: Posts covering topics effecting the cost of modern healthcare.
39. BlogPharm: A blog where pharmacists and tech can post their stories and gossip about news in the pharmacy world.
40. PhaMagic: New, tips and articles about drugs, health and pharmacy.
41. Skip’s Pharmacist: For news and blogs effecting independent and locally-owned pharmacists, Skip’s blog has a wholesome and earthy feel to it.
42. FDA News: The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory body overseeing the pharmaceutical industry. Keeping up with news and updates from the FDA is a must for any pharmacist or would-be pharmacists.
43. Internet Drug News: This blog is maintain by a research scientist and releases the most current information about studies and drug trials.
44. BNET Pharma: News and information from a pharma industry insider.
45. Pharma Live: A blog following information affecting the pharmaceutical industry as a whole.
46. Fierce Pharma: Interesting info on the business side of Big Pharma.
47. Pharma’s Cuting Edge: News on the latest updates in drug research.

Drug Companies

Face it, as a pharmacist dealing with drug companies will be a significant part of your life. Here are a few blogs detailing the relationship between pharmacists and the mega-corporations they face on a daily basis.

48. Drug Rep Toys: Ever notice how doctors and pharmacists always have pens with the names of drugs on them. Beyond drug company-sponsored pen, paper and tissues, there are a host of interesting toys and gadgets offered to pitch a range of products.
49. Pharma Gossip: News, tidbits and gossip unfiltered from the spin of the big pharmaceutical’s public relations department.
50. PharmCountry: A blog detailing the highs and lows of working for a big drug company.
51. How Much Do You Know About Drugs?: This blog is written by a man in a really clean white coat about the latest in drug research and biotechnology.
52. GlaxoSmithKlineNews : A watchdog blog following the pharmaceutical giant. See behind the curtain and PR department.
53. Pharmacist’s Place: A blog written with an insider’s eye.
54. Business Week Pharmaceutical Industry Insider: A great resource for following the inside dirt and latest information from the pharmaceutical giants.
55. Consumer Reports Prescription Drug Blog: Follow new on drug recalls, new FDA approvals and pretty much anything from the world of Big Pharma.
56. PharmaMarketingBlog: Not all jobs at drug companies directly involve pharmacists. This blog details the effort required to market big pharma.
57. NPCi Blog: A blog from the National Prescription Centre, a service of the UK government, discussing new treatments and prescription pain medication.

Blogs About Getting Jobs In The Pharmaceutical Game

As a result of the economic crisis and recession, a number of job in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have been shuffled around. The jobs are out there but finding them may be a little harder than during the boom years. Here are the best blogs on getting a job in pharmacy.

58. PharmaCareers: Tips, advice and articles on getting a job in pharmacy. Especially lucrative when many other fields have retracted due to the recession.
59. Pharmacy Recruiter: Learn how to get a better job in the pharmaceutical industry. Posts about recruiters and available opportunities.
60. Science Careers Blog: From the prestigious academic journal, Science, this blog discusses the general job market from a variety of science-based industries.
61. The Pharmacy Job Blogs: Here is a blog specifically focused on getting a job as a pharmacist.
62. Pharmacist Daily: A blog for the frustrations of unemployed pharmacists.
63. Pharmacy News Blog: This is a great resource for English students interested in becoming pharmacists. Posts about getting a pharmacy job in the UK.
64. Career Blog For PhD Research Students: A blog from students at the University of Salford on getting work as a researcher.
65. Jackie Brown Medical Blog: A blog for the whole health care profession, though its advise and posts for pharmacists are top quality.
66. Pharmacy Blogg: Information on jobs from across the pharmaceutical industry from scientist to marketing.
67. Put Pharmacy First: Fast reliable information on pharmacy employment including layoff rumors.
68. Techs For Rx: The best blog for employment information for pharm techs, which is often ignored by other sites.
69. Pharmacy Technician Blog: Another blog discussing employment and educational opportunities for techs.

Blogs About Current Issues in Pharmacy

From universal access to ethical standards, pharmacists are forced to contemplate a number of issues affecting their field. These blogs discuss issues as they relate to pharmacy professionals.

70. The Policy Center: Run by the Center For Health Care Policy, this blog discusses issues effecting pharmaceutical costs.
71. Health Care For All: A blog discussing the effort to make healthcare and prescription drug costs available to everyone.
72. Alison Bass: The way drugs are tested is often criticized. This blog details and echoes much of the debate.
73. Online Canadian Pharmacy: With the cost of medication skyrocketing, a lot of patients are asking about alternatives in other countries. This blog is dedicated to answering questions about the Canadian health system.
74. Eye On FDA: This blog keeps a watchful over the FDA which has been notoriously susceptible to influence from powerful pharmaceutical lobbyists.
75. Drug-Injury: Unbelievably frightening side effects result from prescription drugs all the time. This blog chronicles the dangers of prescription drugs on an often unsuspecting public.
76. Healthy Skepticism: Prescription drugs are a multi-billion dollar business giving drug corporations massive resources for public relations. This blog seeks to look beyond what the companies say to find the real story.
77. No Prescription Needed: A blog about the numerous drug scams perpetrated on patients in the name of better health.
78. Health Care Renewal: Despite scientific advances new drugs are still discovered through trial and error. This blog follows developed in medical trials especially as the effect trial subjects.
79. Medical Consumerism: Run by the University of Minnesota, this blog discuss the intersection of prescription medication and business.
80. Pharmacy Technician Schools Online: This clever blog includes post with prescription drugs based themes such as “18 Celebrities Who’ve Died from Drug Overdoses.”

Scholarship Blogs For Pharmacy and Science Students

Pharmacists make good money. A decent salary later should never equal debt now. Student loans follow people around for life, even bankruptcy doesn’t make them go away. Here are the best blogs for finding pharmacy and science-based scholarships

81. Science and Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships Blog: A blog from the American Society of Engineering Education discussing scholarships, fellowships and grants for science students.
82. Curious Cat Science: This science and engineering blog is active on education policy and particularly vocal on financial help for students.
83. Scholarship Street: Advice on scholarships with the aim of making the process less painful and more successful.
84. Science Scholarship: A blog solely focusing on scholarships for science students.
85. Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships: This is an extremely useful blog commenting on science fellowships for grad students.
86. University of Michigan Library Resource Blog: Blogs news and resources available from the Pharmacy Library at the University of Michigan.
87. Admissions Blog: A blog that mainly focuses on getting admitted to school, it also provides info on getting scholarships.
88. Google Student Blog: News and updates especially as they relate to students. Great tool for the latest info.
89. Scholarships:A general resource guide for finding scholarships.
90. College Scholarships Blog: Tips on writing essay and acing the interview process. Great for entering freshman new to the scholarship process.

Blogs Containing Valuable Study Tips for Pharmacy and Science Students

Learning complicated chemistry and math can be a pain in the… Fortunately, a number of blogs are here to offer invaluable study tips to ease the mind numbing, long hours of study.

91. Study Hacks: This blog is great for figuring the quick short cuts and cutting study time in half.
92. Find OUt First: A blog from Ohio University designed to better its students study skills. Still great for all students regardless of school or major.
93. Study Skills Blog : New, articles and posts on how to best study for any subject from foreign languages to organic chemistry.
94. How To Study: Learning new concepts can be difficult, even for the extremely intelligent. This blog is dedicated to helping students learn ways to study that’s best suited toward their strengths.
95. Study Skills for College Students : Offers helpful articles on study skills for college students.
96. Britannica Blog: From the encyclopedia makers, this blog has unique study tips from information experts.
97. How To Study Bootcamp: Need to be a better student fast? This blog is dedicated to extreme shortcuts to better grades.
98. The Good Habits Blog: Dedicated to developing habits to make students more successful, the Good Habits blog is a great place for articles to get your life in order.
99. Web Applications for Students: A blog about web resources aimed at making students’ lives easier.
100. Student Council Blogsite: A Swiss univeristy offers this detailed guide to bettering your study habits.

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By Emily Thomas

Nursing schools and medical libraries are all about information and learning. With the incredible amount of research and information available, you can surely use help from some useful websites. Read on, and you’ll learn about 100 websites that are great for medical librarians.

Associations & Organizations

Become a part of these groups and make use of their helpful resources.

1. Medical Library Association: The MLA is a nonprofit educational organization for health sciences information professionals.
2. National Institutes of Health: Stay up to date on diseases and conditions from the National Institutes of Health.
3. National Library of Medicine: This website represents the world’s largest medical library.
4. American Medical Informatics Association: The AMIA is the professional home for biomedical and health informatics.
5. National Network of Libraries of Medicine: In this network, you’ll get access to resources for medical libraries.
6. Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries: The AAHSL supports better health through better information.
7. Canadian Health Libraries Association: This association supports health libraries throughout Canada.
8. American Library Association: The ALA is one of the largest associations for all librarians.
9. Association of Research Libraries: This organization of research libraries represents a large portion of the academic and research library marketplace.
10. Library & Information Technology Association: Stay up to date on information technology in libraries through this association.

Journals & Blogs

Read these journals and blogs for ongoing insight into medical librarianship.

11. Digital Librarian: Find a librarian’s best of the web on Digital Librarian.
12. Journal of the Medical Library Association: The JMLA is a quarterly published peer review journal that shares research and more in health sciences librarianship.
13. MedlinePlus Magazine: Read this magazine to get information from the National Institutes of Health.
14. Health News: Follow this blog on health news from the UofS Health Sciences Library.
15. Laika’s MedLibLog: Read this medical librarian’s exploration of the Web 2.0 world and beyond.
16. OA Librarian: Here you’ll find open access resources by and for librarians.
17. Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Blog: This blog shares information about the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library.
18. LISNews: Find library and information science news on this blog.
19. DigiCMB: On this blog, you’ll learn about taking advantage of the digital age in medical libraries.
20. The Marginal: The Marginal is an e-zine published by the McGill Library & Information Studies Student Association.
21. Open Medicine Blog: The Open Medicine Blog is a peer reviewed, independent open access journal.
22. Medical Library: Anne Collins and Isla Kuhn serve the Cambridge University Medical Library.
23. davidrothman.net: David Rothman shares medical librarianship and web geekery in this blog.
24. Krafty Librarian: On this blog, the Krafty Librarian shares things of interest to medical librarians.
25. The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Read this blog to keep up with news and developments in higher education.
26. The Laupus Blog: This blog is written for people with an interest in health sciences information and trends.
27. Librarians’ Rx: This blog features items of interest to librarians in Canadian health science libraries.
28. The Handheld Librarian: Learn about handheld computer technology from The Handheld Librarian.
29. Health Library Online: This journal features technology, research, and development of online health libraries.
30. The Search Principle Blog: Dean Giustini discusses health libraries and web media.
31. Anna Martin’s Medical Library Spiel: Anna Martin shares information skills and literacy on this blog.
32. SHR Medical Library: This is the blog of the Saskatoon Health Region Libraries.
33. Computers in Libraries: Learn about information technology through this journal.
34. Health Information and Libraries Journal: Blackwell Science publishes this international peer reviewed journal.
35. Library Journal: Library Journal shares breaking news, editorials, and more.

Communities

Become a part of these communities to connect with other medical librarians.

36. MEDIBIB-L: This medical librarian listserv is for medical professionals in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
37. MEDLIB-L Archives: Connect with other medical librarians and professionals through this popular listserv community.
38. Web4Lib: Subscribe to this list to learn about the Internet and librarians.
39. IFLA-L: In the International Federation of Library Associations mailing list, you’ll be a part of the international library community.
40. Canadian MedLib: This discussion forum is for medical librarians and students.
41. Web4Lib Electronic Discussion: This discussion group is full of library based web managers.

Career

Improve your career with the help of these websites.

42. Library and Information Science Jobs: Subscribe to the Library and Information Science Jobs mailing list to learn about the latest jobs available in the field.
43. Special Libraries Association Career Services: Through SLA Career Services, you can get connected with the jobs you’re looking for.
44. LIScareer: Check out LIScareer to find a career development center for library and information science professionals.
45. Library Associates Companies: Find out about government jobs and more through Library Associates.
46. InfoCurrent: Check out positions at libraries listed with InfoCurrent.
47. LISjobs: Visit LISjobs to find job ads and more for librarians.
48. Librarians: Look into the details of the librarian profession from this listing in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
49. SLA Career Services Online: On SLA, you’ll learn about special library positions across the US.
50. Indeed: Indeed features a variety of quality medical librarian jobs in its listings.
51. Salary.com: Find career advancement tools and resources from Salary.com.
52. John Keister & Associates: This executive search firm specializes in public, academic, research and special libraries.
53. MLANet: Learn about medical library jobs within and beyond the MLA.

Research

These websites offer excellent resources for medical library research.

54. BioMed Central: BioMed Central offers original research articles with open access.
55. DailyMed: Find high quality information about marketed drugs through DailyMed.
56. Alphabetical List of Specific Diseases/Disorders: Research diseases and disorders through this resource.
57. Medical Library Search Engine: Use this custom search engine to search the web pages of medical libraries.
58. NHS Evidence: Find evidence through NHS here.
59. AllRefer Health: AllRefer Health offers health articles and reference materials.
60. Guidelines for Providing Medical Information to Consumers: Check out these guidelines to learn how to answer health and medical questions.
61. Current Bibliographies in Medicine: Check out these bibliographies to find resources in subject areas of biomedicine.
62. HealthWeb: Find areas of excellence from this joint project of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation member health sciences libraries.
63. ClinicalTrials.gov: Visit this registry to learn about clinical trials being conducted in the United States and around the world.
64. Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: Find health information from doctors, nurses, health educators and scientists at the Mayo Clinic here.
65. PubMed: Through PubMed, you’ll get access to links, databases, citations, and more, as well as links to fee-based, full-text articles.
66. CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an online source for credible health information.
67. HealthWeb: HealthWeb is a collaborative project of health sciences libraries.
68. Consumer Health and Patient Education Information Search Engine: Use this search engine to find information through trusted and authorative health information and patient education resources.
69. MedScape: Find subjects to research, news, reviews, and more from MedScape.
70. Hardin MD: Find free full text online electronic medical journals here.
71. Public Library of Science: This nonprofit organization publishes freely available open access journals in life science and medicine.
72. INASP: The INASP works to make scientific publications more available.
73. History of Medicine Search Engine: Here you can search URLs recommended by the History of the Health Sciences Section of the Medical Library Association.
74. MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus shares trusted health information, news, and lots more.

Resources

These websites provide valuable resources for medical librarians.

75. Health Sciences Internet Librarianship Resource Page: This resource list offers basic Internet resources for health sciences librarians.
76. Best of the Web in Health and Medicine: Check out this list from the New York Public Library to learn about reputable health and medicine web sites.
77. Medical Librarianship Weblogs: Find a list of medical librarianship blogs in this wiki.
78. lib-web-cats: Use this directory to find libraries throughout the world by type, location, and more.
79. Library Conference Planner: With this planner, you’ll be able to stay on top of all the conferences for librarians.
80. NLM Gateway: Use this gateway to search multiple resources in the National Library of Medicine.
81. Educators’ Reference Desk: Find resource guides and more through the Educators’ Reference Desk.
82. Basic Library Management: Get the basics for new health and hospital librarians from this website.
83. Libdex: Check out the Libdex to learn about library blogs online.
84. Recommended Books for a Consumer Health Reference Collection: In this bibliography of titles, you’ll find recommended books for a medical reference collection.
85. IPL: Health and Medical Sciences: Use this resource to find the best websites and reference tools for health and medical sciences.
86. Resource Center Manual: In this manual, you’ll learn how to set up and manage a health resource center.
87. Blogs for Medical Information: Here you’ll find a wealth of medical information blogs.
88. LibGuides: Use LibGuides to create, share, and connect with patrons and other librarians.
89. Librarians’ Internet Index: The Librarians’ Internet Index is full of websites you can trust.
90. List of Medical Wikis: Use this resource to find wikis for health information.
91. Libraries for All: Use this resource guide to get information and instructions for managing successful medical library.
92. Health Information Resources: Get access to hundreds of journals, ebooks, resources, and more here.
93. Library Issues: In Library Issues, you’ll learn about key issues in academic librarianship.
94. Services for Librarians: Check out this web site for information designed for medical librarians.
95. Internet Skills for Health Information Users: Get training sources for medical librarians here.
96. MedLib: In this directory, you’ll find more than 750 medical library websites.
97. How Do You Set Up and Run a Consumer Health Library?: Learn the basics of running a consumer health library here.
98. Web Sites You Can Trust: Check out this list for 100 health websites that can be trusted.
99. Medical/Health Sciences Libraries on the Web: Find out about medical and health science libraries online through this resource.
100. Information for Development: Here you’ll find a directory of useful links for developing libraries.

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