Medicine in general, and nursing in particular, is one of the most well respected and valuable professions that people can choose. Nursing has played an important role in advancing the cause of medicine with nurses such as Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale and countless other important figures.

However, nurses cover a wide range of areas and need to be aware of all stages of medical care. From helping to care of new born babies to helping treat elderly patients, nursing care is very important. And, keeping patients informed of everything in the process is also very important in the care of the patients.

To help patients understand the medical proceedings, we have assembled a collection of helpful, educational resources:

Cardiovascular

• Heart and Vascular Diseases – gateway of information and resources on heart and vascular diseases.
• Cardiovascular Disorders – informative site containing information on cardiovascular disorders.
• Cardiovascular Resources – useful collection of resources pertaining to the cardiovascular system.
• Circulatory System – helpful site outlining how the circulatory system operates.
• Human Circulatory System – look at the inner workings of the circulatory system in humans.

Gastrointestinal

• Gastrointestinal Disorders – informative site discussing some gastrointestinal disorders.
• Educational Gastrointestinal Resources – collection of resources covering the gastrointestinal system.
• GI System- information on the gastrointestinal system and the workings.
• Digestive System – brief overview of how the digestive system works.
• Gastrointestinal Disorders – informative video podcast on typical gastrointestinal disorders.

Infectious Diseases

• Types of Infectious Diseases – useful collection of links covering a wide range of infectious diseases.
• Infectious Diseases – information on diseases and treatment options.
• Center for Infectious Diseases – site discussing the types of infectious diseases, prevention and treatment.
• Infectious Disease Resources – collection of links covering a number of topics.
• Pulmonary and Infectious Disease Resources – informative web site providing resources on infectious diseases.

Musculoskeletal

• Musculoskeletal Atlas – collection of images discussing the bones in the human body.
• Musculoskeletal Disorders – information on problems that are typical in the workplace.
• Musculoskeletal System – description of the workings of the musculoskeletal system.
• Musculoskeletal Resources – information on the musculoskeletal system.
• Radiology Resources – useful information and links on viewing the workings of the radiology department.

Neurology

• Nervous System – collection of resources on the working of the nervous system.
• Neurology Resources – information on a number of different areas pertaining to the nervous system.
• Resources for Neurology – helpful collection of websites on the subject of neurology.
• Neurological Disorders – informative website talking about disorders in the field of neurology.
• Neurology Resources – guide to the neurological system and potential problems.

Oncology

• Oncology Resource Guide – useful collection of resources in oncology.
• Medical Oncology – information and resources on the field of oncology.
• Surgical Oncology – information on the study of surgical oncology.
• Oncology Definition – brief description on what is oncology.
• Oncology Resources – helpful information about oncology.

Pediatrics

• Pediatrics – information on a variety of pediatric topics.
• Pediatrics – collection of useful links in the pediatric field.
• Pediatric Resources – helpful information and resources on pediatrics.
• Children’s Research Center – informative research site containing information important to the health of children.
• Children’s Diseases – collection of information and diseases that affect children.

Pulmonary

• Pulmonary System – information on the working of the heart and pulmonary system.
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine – useful information on pulmonary medicine.
• Pulmonary Resources for Families – informative resources that can be helpful to families.
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Education – educational resource on pulmonary and critical care issues.
• Pulmonary Exam Resources – helpful information on pulmonary examinations.