Summer Prep 2024 Library Resources NURS 201 – Nursing III Library Liaison for Health Sciences: Cynthia Koman 518 629-7360 [email protected]
Agenda Information Literacy – What is it? Nursing Research Guide https://libguides.hvcc.edu/nursing APA citation style Medical Research Databases CINAHL / MedLine with Full-text PubMed Role play with Q and A Case Studies
Define Information Literacy Finding information you trust I found this on the web – is it a journal article? Only use HVCC databases Key terms / keywords / search terms – identify what they are Reliable sources Only use .org or .gov websites Who is the information for – the patient or the professional? What does the influencer say? What's the summary from AI?
Research is ... More of a ... Than a ... Searching is messy. It’s not always straight forward. All struggle with it!
Role play scenario Listen to role play scenario What is the unidentified drug? What is side effects or contraindications of the drug?
Telemedicine Is there an ideal telemedicine patient? What patient information do you need prior to the tele-appt.? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?
AI A tool What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Learn how to use it smartly HIPPA Patient confidentiality Use as a jumping off place / a place to start Student demo
In adult patients with Type 2 diabetes, is diet therapy or drug therapy more effective in controlling blood sugar? Case Study
Case Study wrap up Keywords are so important! Many find this challenging. nutrition Diet medication Metformin A1C diabetes adult immunizations vaccines children youth schedule sugar control recommend
Case Study How would you find information related to recommended immunizations for children? Case Study Wrap Up Remember … you are the professional relaying information to your patients. Consumer health websites are best for the patient but not for you.
EBP and Databases PubMed, CINAHL, Medline and other databases available. My preference = PubMed Look for databases apps – Medline Recommended article type = REVIEW Contains an overview of a topic Also try: TRIP Cochrane Library (Clinical Answers) DynaMed – AMC, hospitals UptoDate – AMC, hospitals both are “.com” but are legit!
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Nursing Pharmacology Also see Patient Health History tab
Surviving Nursing School - Finding a job
NCLEX Guides
Surgical Technology
APA Citations
Service Learning Information Where could you go to find information about opportunities for service learning at HVCC? HVCC Service Learning Community The Heart Walk NYS Organ Donor and Transplant Hospice Care Food Banks
Library Building Highlights Writing and Research Center Writing Specialists; Librarians Ask us 24/7 chat service, research appts Math Assistance Hours - 8:00am – 8:00pm daily, exception Fridays 8-5 and Saturday 10-2 Textbooks on reserve Study Rooms Borrow a Laptop or a Hot spot
Assessment Please complete the short questionnaire: Go to the Nursing guide https://libguides.hvcc.edu/nursing/home Click on the tab NURS 201 Click Begin under Nursing BootCamp Questionnaire