Below is a short list of the top resources for nursing. For a listing of all library databases, see the complete A-Z Databases list.
A database offering scholarly articles, research papers, and clinical guidelines on nursing and allied health, focusing on evidence-based research, patient care, healthcare protocols, and clinical interventions.
ClinicalKey for Nursing is a clinical resource from Elsevier that includes journals, books, practice guidelines, nursing scales, Mosby's Evidence-Based Nursing Monographs, Procedures Consult, and more. Note for Textbook users: please be aware that the library does not permanently own any of the ClinicalKey ebooks and Elsevier can remove, add, or update editions at any time. This keeps the collection fresh and up to date, but the library cannot guarantee the long term access of any edition or title in ClinicalKey. To download e-book chapters you must register for and sign in to a free personal account.
Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database includes includes over 3,000 records across seven publication types: Evidence Based Recommended Practices, Evidence Summaries, Best Practice Information Sheets, Systematic Reviews, Consumer Information Sheets, Systematic Review Protocols, and Technical Reports.
To learn more about using Ovid databases visit Ovid Online Training.
Part of the Cochrane Library, this nursing resource focuses on systematic reviews related to nursing care. Nurses, nurse educators, and clinical researchers use it to access evidence-based reviews to inform clinical practice and improve patient care.
These videos are designed to show nursing students how theories are applied in practice.
Provides current, evidence-based overviews on more than 8,300 topics in 16 medical specialties. For App instructions, see below.
UpToDate works on mobile and tablet browsers, but you can also get the UpToDate app for easier access anywhere.
How to install and access the UpToDate App:
Visit the UpToDate Mobile Support Page.
Visit UpToDate Help & Training for tutorials and tips.