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American Nurses Association (ANA)
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA exists to advance the nursing profession by: Fostering high standards of nursing practice; Promoting a safe and ethical work environment; Bolstering the health and wellness of nurses; and Advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching
The Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching (CIRT) was founded in 2010 to facilitate excellence in research and teaching.
DNP Capstone Project Guide
A guide to developing and defending your capstone project from DoctorofNursingPracticeDNP.org.
DNP Toolkit
From the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Evidence Based Nursing Practice (LibGuide)
This LibGuide from the University of Missouri's Health Sciences Library provides information on the process of evidence based practice for both student and professional nurses, as well as tips and techniques for literature searches and reviews.
Institutional Review Board (PennWest University)
Information on conducting research at PennWest University, including frequently asked questions, guidelines, applications, sample informed consent, and more.
Mayo Clinic - Nursing Research Division
Mayo Clinic nurse scientists engage in clinical research to improve the health of patients and their caregivers across the life span and to generate knowledge that supports processes to deliver optimal health care.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
The mission of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. To achieve this mission, NINR supports and conducts clinical and basic research and research training on health and illness, research that spans and integrates the behavioral and biological sciences, and that develops the scientific basis for clinical practice.
PennWest Clarion Electronic Theses
A collection of electronic dissertations and theses from PennWest Clarion. Includes DNP projects.
