Resources
American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners
Includes
information about nurse practitioner education, the scope
of practice, standards of practice and more.
The website of
the
American College of Nurse
Practitioners includes
some basic information about nurse practitioner
education and the work of nurse practitioners.
American Indian
and Alaskan Native students can choose from the more than
600 nursing schools that are members of the
American Association of Colleges of
Nursing. They are
listed on the association’s website . Registered nurses
(RNs) who want to earn their bachelor’s degree can
explore more than 620 RN to BSN programs on the website,
including more than 340 offered at least partially
online. In addition there are 149 programs available
nationwide to transition RNs with diplomas and associate
degrees to the master's degree level.
The mission of
the
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society (AISES) is
to increase substantially the representation of American
Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and
other related technology disciplines. Through a
variety of educational programs, AISES offers financial,
academic and cultural support to American Indians and
Alaska Natives from middle school through graduate
school. AISES chapters are on many campuses
The 10-week summer internship program provides qualified
AISES students with opportunities to explore careers in
such federal agencies as the National Science Foundation
and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The
“Considering Nursing” section of the website of
the
American Nurses Association
includes
information about nursing education and practice.
All Nursing Schools
An online
directory of nursing education and careers that enables
students to: 1) search for schools by location, degree
and/or subject area; (2) compare and research schools; (3)
request free information from schools; and (4) explore
education options and careers paths.
The
BestNursingDegree.Com online
directory of nursing schools helps users identify
different kinds of programs, e.g., nursing, nurse
midwife, nurse practitioner, and online RN to BSN. It
claims to include all of the accredited RN to BSN
programs and all of the masters in nursing programs
ExploreHEALTHCareers.org
is a
multi-disciplinary website that provides career
information on a broad array of health professions. The
website is a joint initiative involving national
foundations, professional associations, health career
advisors, educational institutions and college students.
The website addresses the under-representation of
minorities in the workforce and the lack of health
professionals in medically underserved communities.
Lifeworks: Explore Health and Medical Science
Careers,
which is
sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, Office
of Science Education, includes descriptions of over 100
careers. For each career there is information about
education, income, job outlook and needed skills and
abilities. One or more interviews with a health
professional are featured.
The Indian Health Service Nursing
website
includes opportunities for nursing students. Scholarship
information is at the “Nursing Training” pages as
well as the IHS Scholarship page.
Minority Nurse
This website
is a career and education resource for minority nursing
professionals, students and faculty. It includes
numerous links for nursing scholarships.
National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses
Association (NANAINA)
NANAINA
supports the growth and professional development of Alaska
Native and American Indians students and nurses. Its
members advocate for the provision of improved, culturally
competent health care for Alaska Natives and American
Indians. Nursing students are welcome at NANAINA's annual
summits.
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses
Association
NCEMNA
is made up of 5 national ethnic nurse associations,
including NANAINA. NCEMNA's goals include: 1) support for
the development of a cadre of ethnic nurses reflecting the
nation's diversity; (2) advocacy for culturally competent,
accessible and affordable health care; (3) promotion of the
professional and educational advancement of ethnic nurses;
(4) education of consumers, health care professionals and
polity makers on health issues of ethnic minority
populations; (5) development of ethnic minority nurse
leaders in areas of health policy, practice, education and
research; (6) endorsement of best practice models of
nursing practice, education, and research for minority
populations.
With
a membership of over 45,000 nationwide, the
National Student Nurses
Association mentors the
professional development of future nurses and
facilitates their entrance into the profession by
providing educational resources, leadership
opportunities, and career guidance.
The
“Registered Nurses” section of the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor
Statistics website
includes the nature of the work, needed training,
employment, job outlook, projects, earnings, and wages.
Winds
of Change is an American
Indian-published magazine focusing on careers and
educational advancement for Native people. The magazine is
published quarterly by AISES Publishing Inc. In addition,
the Annual
College Guide for American Indians & Native
Alaskans/Hawaiians is published
yearly.