American Nurse Journal is providing a summary of resources related to COVID-19 and the virus that causes it—severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—that might be helpful to nurses. We encourage nurses to check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) websites on a regular basis for the latest information.
Sample CDC Resources
Sample WHO Resources
Additional Clinical Resources
- American Nurses Association—offers information and resources related to COVID-19
- NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines—developed by a panel of experts from federal agencies, healthcare and academic organizations, and professional societies.
- UW (University of Washington) Medicine—many resources, including ones for phone triage, ambulatory care, and neonatal care
- University of Nebraska Medical Center—resources for healthcare providers
- Health departments—check your state and local departments of health websites for information and updates
- The Medical Letter—Drug information related to COVID-19
- American Heart Association—Interim guidance for healthcare providers during COVID-19 outbreak
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak Preparedness Center—ECRI has created a list preparedness resources
- Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic—Developed jointly by the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and American Hospital Association
- COVID Vaccine Facts for Nurses—Developed by the American Nurses Association in conjunction with leading nursing and healthcare organizations as a nurse’s hub for critical, current, and credible COVID-19 vaccine information.
More Resources
Specialty Nurse Association Resources
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