Nursing

Nursing

The study of nursing encompasses both the theoretical and practical aspects of the healthcare profession. It includes courses on human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, and psychology, coupled with rigorous clinical training in various healthcare settings. Nursing programs often cover subjects like pharmacology, ethics, patient care, health assessment, and nursing leadership. The field also emphasizes research methodologies and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems. Nursing education prepares students for diverse roles, from bedside care to advanced practice specialties, and includes the development of critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

The school for nurses, Paris; A history of nursing, 1912

Getting Started:

Welcome to the research guide for Nursing. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.