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Nursing Resources

This guide will tell which resources are available for your information needs to complete your assignments. It will also tell you how to identify and locate the resources

Nursing Databases

What are Databases?

Young Library provides several databases for nursing research.  These databases are collections of articles and some e-books.  These are subscription databases designed for professional research.  

Where are they located?

All Young Library databases are located on the library web page.

Why should I use these databases?

 Using subscription databases gives you ways to set limits on your searches.  This will make your results easier to filter.  It is also easier to locate peer-reviewed scholarly research through databases.  As nursing students, articles will provide the most current information.

Can I use Google Scholar?

Google Scholar can be used in your research.  However, it is not a good starting place, it is much better to use it towards the end of your research process.

Electronic Books / Ebooks

Electronic books can be used for basic information that seldom changes. Anatomy systems and nursing theorists are two good examples of when e-books can be used.

You will still need to use information that is as current as possible.  Click on the other 2 tabs in this box to see examples of resources available in Young Library's Catalog/ Discovery system.

Search Terms: 

  • Use the basic screen of the catalog/ discovery system.
  • Type in the terms "Respiratory System".
  • Filter for e-books in the column on the left.
  • 3 Results you may want to use:

Search Terms: 

  • Use the Advanced search screen of the catalog.
  • Type in the terms "Nursing Theories".
  • 2 Results you may want to use are listed as the first 2 books.
  • Try a new search and type in the term "Jean Watson"
  • Look at the 3rd book as one suggested result

 

Timesaver

TIME SAVER

Time is valuable.  Time savers will be included whenever possible.

EBSCO platform databases can be searched all at the same time.  This means that you will not have to switch back and forth between different nursing databases.  This is particularly helpful at the beginning of your research process.  To search multiple databases at the same time follow these steps:

  1. Click on a database such as Academic Search Complete.
  2. Once the Advanced search screen opens, click on "Choose Databases" link above the search boxes.
  3. In the new dialog box, click on the box in front of each of the nursing databases you would like to search.
  4. Click on "OK"
  5. You will return to the Advanced search screen and can now type in your search terms