NR+216+SDAP

Evidence-Based Research Paper

 * Investigate a patient problem based on the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) for 2013 **


 * Searching CINAHL ** //Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature//
 * For best results:
 * Search using one or two keywords
 * think about what nurses DO (not just the specific medical problem)
 * don't "Google it!" **Use one or two keywords instead of sentences, phrases, or multiple terms** - broad terms usually get better results.
 * Always use these limit options:
 * English (checkbox)
 * Research article (checkbox)
 * Published 2008-2013
 * Journal subset: Core Nursing - this will lead you to full text 98% of the time! Click **//Find It!//**


 * Checklist: **How to identify and read a research study article**


 * HUGE result list? Try adding these limit options (use with caution - try searching with and without additional limiters):
 * Randomized Controlled Trials (checkbox)
 * Any author is a nurse (checkbox)
 * Special interest: Patient Safety (scrollbox)
 * Evidence-Based Practice (checkbox) - VERY LIMITING!! (literature reviews and meta-analyses ONLY)
 * Publication types (Ctrl + click to make multiple selections): Meta-analysis, Randomized Controlled Trial, Review, Systematic Review


 * Accessing databases & full text: **
 * If you are connecting to a database while you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter your name and ID#. This information is updated automatically, but you should ceck your ability to access databases remotely BEFORE you are in a time crunch to complete your assignment. Call the Circulation Desk (440-449-4202) if you need to update your ID information.
 * Troubleshooting:
 * If //Find It!// doesn't find it, search the journal title in Journal Finder. If Ursuline subscribes to the journal, there will be a link to the database where that journal is available in full text.
 * If you still can't find the full text, try Googling the article title and/or the title of the journal.


 * APA Style & Citation **
 * Use the //**Cite**// button on the right side of the full article description screen in CINAHL
 * APA Formatting and Style Guidefrom OWL at Purdue
 * Sample paper
 * How do I format my running head in Microsoft Word?
 * Remember: You are responsible for your citations. Online citation generators make mistakes sometimes! Double-check the formatting of your sources using an authoritative print manual.**