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This subject guide covers resources available at the NUS Libraries.
This is not a comprehensive subject guide, but rather a selective list of
materials that are most useful for locating information in
Nursing
This guide contains the following sections: Databases
Journals
Reference Sources
Theses
Library Instruction
& Tips
Internet Sources
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Multimedia & PDA
Resources
E-Books
Databases are a good a place to begin research. They may contain articles
in journals, papers in conference proceedings, newspapers, chapters in
books, reports and reviews.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text (via EbscoHost), 1937-
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature) is the
leading database for nursing studies, allied health, biomedicine, and
healthcare. It comprises bibliographic records and selected full-text of
nursing publications including books, book chapters, pamphlets,
audiovisuals, dissertations, educational software, selected conference
proceedings, standards of professional practice, nurse practice acts, etc.
There are more than 600,000 entries.
Guides for searching CINAHL available at:
EbscoHost Tutorials (The Publisher)
Alternative access to
EbscoHost
CINAHL via National Library e-Resources website (register first for free
access)
PsycINFO, 1872-
Provides abstracts and references to articles in psychology and
related disciplines, including communication in nursing, ethics in
nursing, end-of-life care, psychiatry and sociology. Includes
dissertations, book chapters covering empirical studies, case studies,
surveys, bibliographies, literature reviews, discussion articles, and
conference reports.
Guides for searching PsycINFO available at:
http://www.apa.org/psycinfo/training/tips.html (The Publisher)
Sociological Abstracts, 1963-
Major resource for Sociology but includes social aspects of nursing such
as communication in nursing, ethics in nursing, end-of-life care.
Includes citations from journals, conference papers, books & dissertations.
Guides for searching Sociological Abstracts available at:
http://www-ca1.csa.com./help/index.html (The Publisher)
PubMed, 1950-
Librarian's take: A free database service provided by the
U.S. National Library of Medicine and
includes over 17 million citations from MEDLINE for biomedical articles back
to the 1950s. Has some coverage of articles on nursing. PubMed includes
links to full text articles and other related resources.
A brief tutorial for searching PubMed available at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/pubmed_tutorial/m1001.html (The publisher)
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is a free searchable database on consumer health information
from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.
Presented in plain language, MedlinePlus has authoritative, up to date and
extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other
trusted sources on over 740 diseases and conditions. It is updated daily.
Online tutorial on searching Medline Plus available at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tour/tour.html (The publisher)
The Cochrane Library (via Wiley InterScience)
The Cochrane Library is a high quality database of well-researched medical
studies or evidence to assist in healthcare decision-making. These
are also called "systematic reviews". A substantial number of reviews focus
on the evidence and effectiveness of nursing practices. See also the heading
below: Internet Sources --> Evidence-based Nursing
More databases available at:
NUS Libraries> E-Resources> Databases
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Advances In Nursing Science
American Journal Of Critical Care
Birth-Issues In Perinatal Care
Cin-Computers
Informatics Nursing
Death Studies
International Journal Of Nursing Studies
JOGNN-Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic And Neonatal Nursing
Journal Of Advanced Nursing
Journal Of Clinical Nursing
Journal Of
Nursing Administration
Journal Of Nursing Scholarship
Journal Of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Midwifery
Nurse Education Today
Nursing Economics
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Outlook
Nursing Research (back issues only)
Oncology Nursing Forum
Research In
Nursing & Health
Western Journal
Of Nursing Research
Singapore-related:
Annual report
(Singapore Nursing Board)
Singapore nursing
journal
More E-Journals available at:
NUS Libraries> E-Resources> EJournals
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This is a select list of reference sources that give background information
including broad overview, definitions, key issues, major dates or events,
keywords and bibliographies.
Dictionaries (Print)
Baillière's
nurses' dictionary : for nurses and health care workers
Dictionary of
nursing theory and research
Churchill
Livingstone's dictionary of nursing
Martin's
quick-e charting : documentation & medical terminology clinical nursing
reference
Mosby's
dictionary of medicine, nursing, & health professional
Dictionaries (Online)
Medline
Plus Medical Dictionary
Drug Guides
Havard's
nursing guide to drugs
Nursing 2007
drug handbook
Nursing2007
dangerous drug interactions
Springhouse
nurse's drug guide 2007
Encyclopaedias
Miller-Keane
Encyclopedia & dictionary of medicine, nursing & allied health
Churchill
Livingstone's mini encyclopaedia of nursing
Writing guides / Citation guides
Cite right : a
quick guide to citation styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the sciences,
professions, and more
Basic steps
in planning nursing research : from question to proposal
Other Guidebooks
Signs & symptoms
: a 2-in-1 reference for nurses
Professional
guide to signs & symptoms
For other background sources, search the Library catalogue,
LINC at
http://linc.nus.edu.sg/.
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NUS Theses
No theses has been received yet from
the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies.
Below are some other NUS theses relevant to Nursing:
Men in
white : stereotyping and assertions of masculinity in nursing
Between medicine and care : nursing work in a
Singapore hospital
Factors
associated with job satisfaction of the nursing staff in the nursing homes
for the elderly
Search LINC (library catalogue) for more NUS theses on nursing.More on how to
search NUS theses available at:
http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/lion/l/wtheses.html.
Foreign Theses
The full-text of theses on nursing submitted to selected Universities are listed in
the websites below:
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Queesland University of Technology - Nursing
University of
Arizona Library
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Nursing
Australian Digital Theses Program - Nursing
More foreign theses databases are available at:
NUS Libraries> E-Resources> Databases by Type> Theses & Dissertations
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This is a list of customized "How to search" Library sessions teaching
users how to search specific databases, Library catalogue, etc.. It may
include notes on how to use specific resources.
How to Search CINAHL by NUS Libraries (Powerpoint slides)
Introduction
to NUS Libraries 2007:
Powerpoint
slides |
PDF
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Blogs for Nurses
Nursing
: the Heart of Healthcare
Librarian's take:A blog about the work and daily lives of
nurses. Set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH) together with the
National Healthcare Group (NHG) and Singapore Health Services (SingHealth)
Nursing Associations and Institutes
Singapore
Health
Professionals Portal - Nursing (by Ministry of Health)
Librarian's take: Rich information about nursing education and profession
in Singapore.
Home Nursing Foundation
Singapore Nursing Association
Singapore Nursing
Board
Nanyang Polytechnic
School of Health Sciences
Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of
Health Sciences
Other Nursing
Courses accredited by Singapore Nursing Board
World
allnurses.com
Librarian's take: Online nursing community where you can join
251,738+ nurses from around the world discussing all things related to
nursing. 500 nursing topics are discussed everyday. Register for a free
account to gain full access to allnurses.com
American Academy of Nursing
American
Nurses Association
Canadian Association of
Schools of Nursing
Center for American
Nurses
Council for the Advancement
of Nursing Science - "an open membership council of the American
Academy of Nursing"
Nurses.com - online marketplace
for the nursing industry
Evidence-Based Nursing
Evidence-based Nursing - Internet Resources (University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Evidence-Based
Nursing Resource Guide (Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries)
Health
Professionals Portal - Nursing practice guidelines
Joanna Briggs Institute
Librarian's take: An international organisation active in research for
evidence in nursing practice. Includes list of other internet resources on
evidence-based research centres.
Guides to Nursing Resources by selected
Universities
Johns Hopkins
University Welch Medical Library
University of Maryland-Baltimore Health Sciences & Human Services Library
Librarian's Take: Extensive guide to Internet Resources on Nursing
University of
Washington Health Sciences Library
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Nursing Practice Guidelines (by Ministry of
Health, Singapore)
http://www.hpp.moh.gov.sg/HPP/1136783794707.html
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Selected videos and CD-ROMs (View in NUS Medical / Science Library):
Jarvis
physical examination and health assessment [videorecording]
Chest tubes
and closed chest drainage systems [videorecording]
Clinical
simulations in medical surgical nursing II [CD-ROM] (See case
on care of client with Diabetic Ketacidosis
(DKA))
Code gray :
ethical dilemmas in nursing [videorecording]
Endocrine
system [CD-ROM]
(See
case on care of client with Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic state (HHS)
The nursing
process [videorecording]
Signs &
symptoms of fluid & electrolyte imbalances [videorecording]
PDA Resources (click for details)
E-Books
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Free E-books on Google Book Search™
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Last updated:
22-10-2008
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