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resEARCH TOOLS for nurses
Ask A Librarian - Email a question or request a literature search
A comprehensive collection of online databases, journals, and books, is available through the Health Science Libraries
affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Highland Hospital. Many resources are available through
the Williams Health Sciences Library web site; additional resources are available through Miner Library Online.
Highland nurses with an active directory account (URMC email) can obtain a password for remote access to most
resources. Apply for a Miner password.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
WRITING & CITING
ADDITIONAL RESOUCES FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Electronic Resources
Point of Care Resources
For finding quick -- and increasingly evidence based -- answers to clinical questions.
NURSING CONSULT
A comprehensive resource for nurses, including full text journals, books, drug information, and patient education
materials. Nursing Consult also includes a collection of evidence-based monographs—concise reviews of common
clinical problems with recommendations for nursing care, designed for use at the bedside. (Available on-site only.)
NURSING SKILLS
A reference tool for nursing procedures and skills. (Available on-site only.)
UPTODATE
An online medical textbook providing concise, practical answers to clinical questions. Content is increasingly evidence-based. (Available on-site only.)
ESSENTIAL EVIDENCE PLUS
An evidence-based medical information system designed to help clinicians keep current. Includes the Daily POEM (Patient-Oriented Evidence that Matters)—a synopsis of a clinically relevant research study sent out via email each day.
Reviews of the Evidence
EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
A journal of quality appraised abstracted research relevant to nursing practice.
COCHRANE LIBRARY
High quality independent evidence, including systematic reviews from the Cochrane Collaboration, DARE (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effectives) and other sources, clinical trials, and more.
Comprehensive Databases
For finding in-depth research, or when the review tools don't cover the topic of your research.
CINAHL
A comprehensive guide to the nursing literature, CINAHL is primarily a bibliographic database
providing abstracts and citations to journal literature. Links to full text articles are provided when available. It also includes selected original and full text publications such as standards of
practice, government documents, patient
education materials, etc.
MEDLINE
The National Library of Medicine’s premier bibliographic database providing abstracts and citations to the biomedical and nursing journal literature. Links to full text articles are provided when available. Access the MEDLINE database through Ovid MEDLINE or PubMed@UR.
PSYCINFO
Abstracts and citations to the literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Links to full text articles are provided when available.
Practice Guidelines and Standards
National Guideline Clearinghouse - A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Search by topic or professional organization (ONS, AWHONN, etc.).
RNAO (Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario) - Includes Nursing Best Practice Guidelines, clinical practice guidelines available for download. Most of these guideline are based on U.S. research done.
AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) - Links to standards of care and other clinical practice information. Includes both free and "member-only" information, as well as links for purchasing published standards.
AWHONN (Association of Women's Health,Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) - Includes a list of the AWHONN-published evidence-based practice guidelines which are available for purchase. Summaries of the guidelines are available through the the National Guideline Clearinghouse by searching on "AWHONN."
Oncology Nursing Society - Includes information on evidence-based practice, as well as the Evidence-Based Resource Area, intended to: "provide nurses with a guide to identify, critically appraise and use evidence to solve clinical problems" and to "assist nurses...in developing evidence-based practice protocols."
New York State Department of Health - A wide variety of health related information, including Clinical Guidelines and information on Diseases & Conditions.
National Institutes of Health - An abundance information related to health and health research. Use their search box to look for "practice guidelines" or "clinical guidelines."
Writing & Citing
Citing Articles, Books & Electronic Databases: APA Format
RefWorks
Miner Library, in partnership with the UR River Campus Libraries and Information Technology Services, provides a University-wide subscription to RefWorks.
Because RefWorks is web-based, it has unique features:
- Each user creates an individual RefWorks account/personal database to protect data integrity.
- You can access and update personal databases from any computer connected to the Internet either on campus or off site.
- RefWorks is available at no charge for all UR users. You do not need to purchase any software.
- RefWorks is never out of date. Upgrades are automatic, so all UR users automatically have access to the most recent version.
- RefWorks is compatible with both PCs and Macs.
- The RefShare module allows users to share their references with members of their own institution and with non-UR researchers.
Learn more about RefWorks:
- NEW! - Attach files (such as the full text of an article in PDF format) to your reference. Read More
- Check out the Basic Tutorials, Advanced Tutorials, and Quick Start Guide.
- Take a RefWorks Class.
- Request a Housecall for advanced or individualized assistance.
- Contact the Williams Health Sciences Library at 341-6761 or Ask A Librarian.
Additional Resources
Resources for Research
- Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing) - Numerous links to resources for research and evidence based practice.
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Research information and statistics.
- New York State Department of Health - A wide variety of health related information, including Statistics & Data and information on Laws & Regulations.
- Additional Agencies & Associations (links from Miner Library)