NURS604: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Selected Reference Resources
- Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research (Ref RT81.5.P69 2006)
- Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (Ref RT81.5.E53 2006)
- Resources for Nursing Research: An Annotated Bibliography (Ref RT81.5.C53 2004)
Selected Circulating Resources
- Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (Gen Coll RT81.5.F39 2009 and Media Coll RT81.5.F39 2009 CD-ROM)
- Evidence-Based Practice Manual for Nurses (Gen Coll RT51 .E85 2007)
- Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy (Gen Coll R118.6.G37 2007)
- How to Read a Paper (Gen Coll R118.6.G74 2006)
Selected Electronic Resources
- Design and Analysis of Clinical Nursing Research Studies (NetLibrary e-book)
- "How to Read a Paper" Series published in the British Medical Journal
- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses (US DHHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
For additional sources search TCNJ catalog for “evidence based nursing” or “evidence based medicine” or "nursing research methodology" in Subject Heading Browse.
Major Databases
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature
- Select Advanced Search option before searching
- Use CINAHL Headings button to find best terms
- After determining best term(s), click on Search database button near top of screen
- Use Search History option to combine terms
- Use Search Options below Limit your results (right frame)
- Check box by Evidence-Based Practice
- Also consider using Publication Type (e.g., Clinical trial, Systematic Review)
Cochrane Library
- Use Advanced Search option
- Enter terms in box(es) below Search for:
- Select appropriate dropdown option below In: (e.g., All Text)
- Scroll to Restrict Search by Product; selecting The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for first search is recommended; if none found, try Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects next
- Cochrane Library Help
PubMed
Strategy 1 (System driven)
Select Clinical Queries in left frame
- Select Find Systematic Reviews
- Enter terms in Search box, click Go
OR
- Select Search by Clinical Study Category
- Select appropriate Category
- Select narrow, specific search OR broad, sensitive search
- Enter terms in Search box, click Go
Strategy 2 (User driven)
Select MeSH Database from left frame to find best search terms
- Use Send to menu to enter MeSH terms in search box
- After building search, click PubMed Search button
Select Limits tab
- Scroll to Subsets--Topics, select Systematic Reviews
OR
- Scroll to Type of Article, select Meta-Analysis, Randomized Controlled Trial, etc. (Use Ctrl key to select multiple types)
Click Go at top of screen to apply limits to search
PubMed Tutorials and Quick Tours
Additional Resources
Research sources
- ERIC (Education)
- PsycINFO (Psychology)
- Additional Subject options
Secondary sources
Locating an Article
TCNJ Journal Holdings
Consult the list of thousands of journals available in a variety of formats, including electronic, print, and microform.
Interlibrary Loan
If the Library does not subscribe or provide electronic access to a journal title containing an article you are interested in reading, you may request a copy of it through our Interlibrary Loan service.
Other Libraries
If you are interested in visiting a research library, consult their catalog and also see which hours the specific collection you need is open to visitors before you go. Rutgers University Libraries participate in the VALE Reciprocal Borrowing Program.
Preparing a Presentation
Writing Guides
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Ref BF76.7.P83 2010) Available at Reference Desk.
- APAStyle.org (Style tips and official recommendations, including citation guidelines for electronic media.)
- APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue University Online Writing Lab)
- Writing Skills in Practice: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals (Tips for writing for clinical practice, teaching and learning, and publication.)
Instructional Technology Services
Located on the Lower Level of the Library, ITS have the hardware, software, and staff to assist you in creating your presentation. Consult their webpage for hours and services available.
Maureen Gorman
Life Sciences Librarian
mgorman@tcnj.edu
609-771-2263
Last updated September 18, 2009
