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LIRN Webpage (Access to databases) https://proxy.lirn.net/EducationAffiliates?groupID=3
Gale Interactive Human Anatomy
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MedLinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Medical Terminology https://globalrph.com/medterm/a/
Merck Manual https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/
ProCon (Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues) www.procon.org
HealthFinder www.healthfinder.gov/
Medscape Nurses www.medscape.com/nurses
Nerdy Nurse (Blog) http://thenerdynurse.com/
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Auscultation Assistant www.med.ucla.edu/wilkes/intro.html
Lab Tests & Values www.labtestsonline.org/
Drug Tables & Medical Calculation www.globalrph.com/
Medical Mnemonics www.medicalmnemonics.com
Anatomy www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Dosages www.dosagehelp.com
WebMD Videos www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/videos/
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