Online Resources for Future Nurses

The following is a list of websites for organizations that focus on nursing. We offer them as a learning resource to future nurses in the San Diego community. We hope you find the information provided in these websites helpful, but please remember that Sharp HealthCare does not control or endorse the information presented on these websites, nor do these sites endorse the information found on www.sharp.com.

All Nursing Schools
Online guide to nursing education and careers allows students to compare and contact schools, ask questions and read common questions and answers. 

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
AACN provides information to help prospective nursing students find programs, seek financial aid and plan careers.  

California Board of Nursing's How to Become a Nurse
The California Board of Nursing's step-by-step guide to how to become a nurse, including education and licensing requirements.

California Board of Registered Nursing Accredited Nursing Programs
A listing of the California BRN's accredited nursing programs with links to each program's website, when available.  

California Nurse Outreach
The State of California provides this page to potential nurses looking for financial support, nursing schools, instructions for obtaining a license and other resources.

Choose Nursing
Basic information on the career of nursing, choosing a nursing school and how to apply for financial aid and/or scholarships. 

Discover Nursing
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson's Campaign for Nursing's Future, this website a wealth of information on the hows, whys and whats of nursing.

Health Professionals Education Foundation
The Foundation awards scholarships and educational loan repayment grants to nursing students and graduates who are committed to practicing in rural and urban underserved areas.

National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Information about nursing opportunities, how to apply for nursing school, student aid and educational pathways for nursing education.

Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow
NurseSource.org provides answers about careers in nursing, nursing career profiles and links to financial aid and scholarship information. 

NurseZone's Student Nurse Center
NurseZone.com's Student Nurse Center provides assistance in choosing a nursing program, selecting a school, securing financial assistance, getting connected with your peers and future colleagues and much more. 

Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing
What is a nurse? How do I become a nurse? Where should I work? Find the answers to these questions (and many more) here! 

California Board of Registered Nursing Accredited Nursing Programs
A listing of the California BRN's accredited nursing programs with links to each program's website, when available.  

For More Information
For more information about nursing at Sharp, please contact a nurse recruiter at 1-877-717-4277 or sharpjob@sharp.com.