Nursing Topic Guide
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This guide is intended to connect you to our library resources and reliable websites to assist you in your research. Click on the tabs above for information on how to find books, articles, streaming videos, citation assistance, and more. Contact your librarian with any questions.
Did you know we have….?
- An extensive medical book selection on a variety of subjects. Some of our newer titles are shown below
- Multiple nursing databases with authoritative articles related to nursing and other health related fields
- Instruction videos on how to use library resources
New Books
Check out some of our newer titles. Click on the cover to view the book in the catalog.
Books
Library Catalog
Find books, DVDs, government documents, and more from any of the 5 CAC Libraries and all of the Pinal County Public Libraries.
If the book you want is at a different campus or one of the public libraries, hit the request button and enter your login information. Your barcode is found on your ID (not your 880 number) and your password is the last 4 numbers of your phone number.
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
Your student or staff ID is your library card. Twenty items can be checked out at one time, books for 3 weeks and DVDs for 10 days.
Use the call number to find items on the shelf.
- Nursing books are spread throughout the R’s, but are heaviest in the RM-RT range
- Most medical resources are in the R-RZ range
- See QH and QM-QZ for biology and physiology
WorldCat
Lists materials from libraries worldwide and can be checked out through InterLibrary Loan. Come and speak to a library staff member to request books.
eBooks*
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Type in your keyword(s) to see results from all titles. You may also search by clicking on the Health & Medicine under Browse by Category, and then selecting the Subject link to narrow your list by subject.
Gale eBooks
Complete, full-text eBooks covering most topics including subject-specific encyclopedias. Search by keyword(s), or select Medicine under Browse Collection.
- Encyclopedia of Medicine (2006) Information on medical disorders and concepts. Articles include information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and procedures.
- Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health (2007) Covers topics on body systems and functions, conditions, diseases, theories, techniques and practices, and medical devices and equipment.
- Encyclopedia of Public Health (2013) Covers public health concerns. Topics include diseases and conditions, health and wellness, nutrition, ethics and law, statistics, sanitation, and environmental effects on health and well-being.
Instructional Videos
Here are some instructional videos on using your library account online and accessing the library’s eBooks. You can view more of our instructional videos on our YouTube page.
Journal Articles*
Academic OneFile
Search by combining concepts. Select Advanced Search located under the search box. Enter your topic into the first search box and Nursing in the second search box to combine a search of both terms. You can also try a subject search by clicking on Subject Guide Search. Click on link for Subdivisions to find articles on specific topics within the overall subject or click on Related Subjects to find broader, narrower, and related terms.
OmniFile
Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box. OmniFile also lets you search by subject. Click the Advanced Search link and select SU Subject from the drop-down menu to the right of the search box.
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box. CINAHL also lets you set search options, such as publication dates and type, journal, peer-reviewed content, and language. Click the Advanced Search link to receive a drop-down menu with even more search options.
- Mobile Version of CINAHL Select CINAHL with Full Text, click Continue and then enter your keyword(s) in the search box.
Gale Health and Wellness
Search by keyword(s), browse Topics of Interest, or Browse Topics by category such as Disease and Conditions, Drugs, Mental Health, and more.
Gale Power Search
Search by keyword(s) all available Gale databases and modules from just one place or select specific ones to search. Included are Nursing and Allied Health Collection and Health Reference Center Academic. You can also find Health & Wellness Resource Center here, which offers access to thousands of full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and more.
Health and Medicine Collection
Search by keyword(s) for up-to-date information on a complete range of healthcare topics.
Nursing and Allied Health Collection
The main page lets you search by keyword(s) or use the Topic Finder to visualize connections between search terms.
Salem Health
Search by keyword(s). The main page defaults to the overall Health category. Click on General Health to find articles on topics of genetics and inherited conditions, psychology and mental health, and cancer.
Streaming Videos*
Films on Demand
Find full length streaming videos by entering a keyword in the Search box. Click on the triple bar symbol to find the subject Health & Medicine and its subcategories under View All Subjects.
Suggested Search Terms
Nursing, Nursing Assessment, Nursing Care, Nursing Care Plans, Nursing Education, Nursing Ethics, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse-Patient Relations, Nursing Students, Nursing Services, Family Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Evidence-based Nursing, Primary Care Nursing
Instructional Videos
Scroll through to view our research and database instructional videos or check them out on our YouTube page.
Websites
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
US Department of Health and Human Services; includes evidence-based practice information including evidence reports and research findings, clinical guidelines, fact sheets, and consumer health topics.
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Licensure information.
Here are some helpful and reliable websites. Remember that anyone can put information online so it is always important to verify that what you find is accurate and unbiased.
Arizona Vital Statistics
Arizona health statistics with monthly updates, covering AZ vital statistics (births/deaths/marriages), hospital discharges, demographics and more, from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Latest information on illnesses, outbreaks, health conditions, emergency preparedness; includes many statistical sources and the Public Health Image Library.
Lab Tests Online
Provided by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, this site explains clinical lab tests.
MedlinePlus
Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language on MedlinePlus, the up-to-date, trusted health information site from the National Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine.
Merck Manual Online
Online encyclopedic health guide published by Merck Research Laboratories.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Evidence-based practice guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse, US department of Health and Human Services.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Overviews of health topics including conditions and procedures, health statistics, patient information.
PubMed
Online academic journal article citations, some free content. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
APA 7th ed.
Books and eBooks
Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Wilson, F. (1998). The hand: How its use shapes the brain, language, and human culture. Pantheon.
Print and Electronic Journal Article
Author(s), A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Craner, P. M. (1991). New tool for an ancient art: The computer and music. Computers and the Humanities, 25(3), 303-313.
Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.
RefWorks
RefWorks is an easy to use citation manager that can help you…
- Access and manage research information online, from any browser.
- Import references from CAC Library databases and websites.
- Generate and format bibliographies in virtually any style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) in seconds.
RefWorks is offered free to all CAC students and you can set up your account any time you are ready. Simply follow the link below and create your account using your campus e-mail address. After you create your account, RefWorks offers an easy tutorial when you get started. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a librarian or the Learning Center staff with any other questions you might have.
