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The John Paul II Library offers many different sources of information about nursing, health and wellness. Print reference sources available on the first floor can be used to find information about prescription drugs, diagnosis and treatment,  alternative medicine or other medical information. Many of the print reference resources, like encyclopedias, have bibliographies that give book or journal titles for further information on the subject covered. The JPII Catalog can be searched for books available on the second floor or through OhioLINK.

Electronic resources are another way to find information at the JPII Library. Databases, such as Academic Search Premier, CINAHL or MEDLINE can be used to locate articles from thousands of journals. Or your search can be narrowed to journal titles that cover specific subject areas, like the Journal of Pediatric Nursing or Nurse Practitioner.

The sources listed here can help you start your research but are only a part of the resources available to you through the library. If you have any questions, ask the librarians for help.

Reference information and journal articles

Online Resources

Academic Search Complete - the world's largest scholarly, multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for more than 5,300 scholarly publications, including more than 4,400 peer-reviewed publications. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for all 9,300 journals in the collection. This database is more extensive than Academic Search Premier, which it replaced.

     Access to this database from the dorms or off campus

 

CINAHL - bibliographic citations and abstracts for almost 800 nursing, biomedical, and consumer health journals. Includes or has links to full-text.

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Health Source- Nursing-Academic Edition - Index, abstracts, and full text focusing on many medical disciplines. Includes or has links to full text.

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MEDLINE with Full-Text - provides full-text for nearly 1,200 journals.

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Proquest Nursing Journals - Hundreds of nursing-related journals in a full-text database

PubMed - An archive of life science journals sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

OhioLINK Journals and Databases

 

JAMA - The Journal of the American Medical Association - available only on campus.

OhioLINK Electronic Journals - Health Sciences and Medicine

 

OhioLINK Nursing Databases

 

OhioLINK Health and Medicine Databases

 

OhioLINK Health & Wellness Videos

 

Access to all OhioLINK databases from the dorms or off campus

Print Resources

Mosby's Medical Dictionary - Reference, 1st Floor - R121 M89 2006

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Reference, 1st Floor - RB382 P337 2005

Mosby's Emergency Nursing Reference - Reference, 1st Floor - RT120 E4 M69 2000

Merck Manual of Medical Information - Reference, 1st Floor - RC81 M535 2003

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy online

Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) - Reference, 1st Floor - RS75 P5 2004

PDR's Nurse's Drug Handbook - Reference, 1st Floor - RM125 P472 2007

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses - Reference, 1st Floor - RM301.12 D44 2007

American Nursing: A Bibliographic Reference - Reference, 1st Floor - RT34 A44

Physical exam study guides - thorough and clear guides to examining vital signs, head and neck, cardiology and neurological symptoms among others. Developed by the University of Florida medical program.

Care plans - divided into three categories: "Altered/Alterations," "Impaired/Impairment" and "General" these careplans are created by nurses for nurses and nursing student.s Includes a blank plan template. Sponsored by RN Central.

National Guideline Clearinghouse - Objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines

Internet Resources for Health Research, Evaluation and Statistical Modeling

Medical Images on the Web - sponsored by the University of Nebraska sponsors this is a list of online collections of still images and videos.

Virtual Stethoscope - an interactive tutorial featuring a virtual stethoscope to assess repiratory and cardiac. Developed by McGill University.

Business Source Premier - has over 1,100 peer-reviewed journals in all disciplines of business, including administration, management, and finance.

Access to this database from the dorms or off-campus

Journal of Nursing Administration - Provides knowledge, strategies and ideas for nurse administration.

Nursing Management - Articles and commentaries which examines nursing practice, operations and environments from a managerial perspective.

Journal of Nursing Management - topics covered include nursing leadership, clinical management, budget and resource alocation and strategic planning.

Journal of Healthcare Management - the official journal of the Amerian College of Healthcare Executives, it features articles on management related topics and industry trends.

Health Care Financial Management for Nurse Managers: Merging the Heart with the Dollar - 2nd Floor - RT86.7 D855 2006

Health Care Financial Managemetn for Nurse Managers: Applications in Hospitals, Long-Term Care, Home Care and Ambulatory Care - 2nd Floor - RT89 D86 2006

Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators - 2nd Floor - RT89 S885 2006

The Nurse Manager's Survival Guide: Practical Answers to Everyday Problems - 2nd Floor - RT89 M389 2004

PsycINFO - bibligraphic citations and abstracts for over 1,200 psychology and counseling journals.

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Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection - covers emotional and behavioral characteristics, mental processes and observational and experimental methods in nearly 550 peer-reviewed journals.

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Clinical Pharmacology - provides access to drug information for all US prescription drugs, herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter drugs and those under investigation.

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Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care - 2nd Floor - RM300 R43 2002

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - 2nd Floor - RC440 T689 2005

The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Textbook of Principles and Practice - 2nd Floor - RC440 A77 2004

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Understanding the Client as Well as the Condition - 2nd Floor - RC440 F75 2002

Alt HealthWatch - Index, abstracts, and full text covering complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Includes or has links to full text.

Health Source- Consumer Edition - Information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Includes or has links to full text

MayoClinic.com - Information on wellness and  prevention as well as symptoms and diseases.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - (CDC) - Government sponsored website with information on health, safety and research. A resource for health statistics.

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice - 2nd Floor - RM216 D863 2006

Health Promotion in Nursing - 2nd Floor - RT42 M2466 2002

Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches - 2nd Floor - RA427 H426 2002

Health Promotion Strategies through the Life Span - 2nd Floor - RT48 M8 2001

Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice - 2nd Floor - RT 42 H65 2000

Caring for the Caregiver: 8 Truths to Prolong Your Career - 2nd Floor - RT86.3 S546 2006

NCLEX Practice Test - Use this link to access the practice test from the library or from the dorms and off-campus