NR+217+Clinical+Concepts+&+Skills

= Clinical Concepts and Skills for the Beginning Caregiver - Lab =

Research Process:

 * ====**Ursuline Library's Online Nursing Resource Center**====
 * =====Understanding databases and Nursing Research=====
 * =====Authoritative, scholarly Internet resources=====
 * ====**Recommended Nursing Research Databases** (**click here for search tips**)**:**  ====
 * =====**CINAHL** - Nursing-focused resources and search terms; use these brief tutorials (get [|Adobe Flash Player]): =====
 * =====**Basic Searching in CINAHL** =====
 * =====**Advanced Searching in CINAHL ** =====
 * =====**PubMed ** - Publicly available index; use Ursuline library's link to easily connect to 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 must be updated with the library at the beginning of each academic year. =====
 * ====**Important reminders:**====
 * ====It may be difficult or impossible to find research articles that precisely pertain to your topic. Don't be discouraged! Finding articles for research assignments involves three steps:====
 * 1) Review the literature using key words and subject terms related to your topic. You may need to try **broader terms** or **related terms** to find articles that meet your assignment requirements.
 * 2) Use limiters ("Search Options" in CINAHL) to focus your search.
 * 3) Read **many abstracts** (not just the titles!) of articles to find possibilities, then read your "final candidates" more carefully. As you read, **consider different aspects of your topic** and apply the content & issues discussed in the articles.
 * ====The databases provide many options for limiting your search. For best results in most cases, apply the following limits:====
 * publication year
 * Peer reviewed
 * Research article
 * References available
 * Core Nursing journals
 * English language
 * ====In CINAHL, the limit option "Evidence-Based Practice" limits your results to systematic reviews only. You can use these reviews to find research articles, but be aware of the dates of the articles cited in the bibliographies. For most searches, **do not use this limit option**.====
 * ====You cannot limit your search by author credentials (RN, MD, etc.) This information will usually appear on the first page of the article, and sometimes in the extended citation. Countries other than the United States may not use the title "RN" for professional nurses.====

Creating Citations:

 * Book: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed., 2010)
 * APA Formatting and Style Guide from OWL at Purdue
 * APA in-text parenthetical citations from Duke University
 * ===Citation generators:===
 * Noodle Tools: click "Noodle Bib Express" for free access
 * Citation Machine
 * Remember: You are responsible for your citations. Online tools are designed to assist you, but are machine-generated. Double-check the formatting of your sources using an authoritative online or print manual.