CINAHL Plus with Full Text
A comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, CINAHL Plus with
Full Text contains the full text for more than 620 journals indexed in CINAHL.
The database also includes searchable cited references, legal cases, clinical
innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments, and clinical
trials.
Coverage: 1937 - present | Format:
full-text; abstracts; citations|
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
This database focuses on various medical disciplines, including nursing and
allied health. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition contains 542
scholarly full text journals and the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide.
Coverage: 1974 - present | Format:
full-text; abstracts; citations |
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PubMed
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 19 million citations from MEDLINE
and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to 1948.
PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources.
Coverage: varies | Format:
full-text; citations; abstracts |
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MEDLINE
The MEDLINE database covers all areas of medicine, including dentistry and
nursing.
Subject content includes: nutrition, health services administrations pathology,
toxicology, clinical medicine, dentistry, education, experimental medicine,
psychiatry, and veterinary medicine. Database content corresponds to Index Medicus, Index to Dental Literature, and International Nursing Index.
Coverage: 1965 - present | Format:
citations; abstracts | Search Tips
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Health Source: Consumer Edition provides access to consumer health
magazines, health related pamphlets, and health reference books. Subject
topics cover children's health, fitness, women's health, cancer, nutrition,
drugs and alcohol, diabetes, and more. The database contains 80 full text
magazines, Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary.
Coverage: 1984 - present | Format:
full-text; abstracts; citations |
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Need additional resources? Try the
General Research Guide. This guide lists multidisciplinary resources, which cover a variety of subject content areas.
Print Journals:
All print journals, to which the library subscribes, are listed in the
online
library catalog. To look for a specific journal, search by TITLE. If you are
unsure of the exact title, search by KEYWORD to find the title you want.
Electronic Journals:
All electronic journals in the library's collection are listed in the
Magazine, Newspaper, and Journal Finder. You can search for a specific title by keyword or browse an A-to-Z list by title or subject.
Books:
Use the online library catalog to find books. Books may be searched by keyword,
title, author, or subject.
To find a specific book, search by TITLE. If your
search is unsuccessful or if you are unsure of the exact title, try a KEYWORD
search. To find books written by a specific person, search by AUTHOR. To find a
book about a specific person or topic, search by SUBJECT. Subject searching
requires the use of Library of Congress Subject Headings. If your subject search is unsuccessful, try a KEYWORD
search or consult a librarian at
daviska@uamont.edu.
Sample Searches:
TITLE
Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing
KEYWORD medical surgical nursing
AUTHOR Smeltzer, Suzanne
C.
SUBJECT Surgical nursing
Library of Congress Call Number Ranges for Nursing:
R------Medicine
RA-----Public Aspects of Medicine
RB-----Pathology
RC-----Internal Medicine. Practice of Medicine.
RD-----Surgery
RE-----Ophthalmology
RF-----Otorhinolaryngology
RG-----Gynecology and Obstetrics
RJ-----Pediatrics
RK-----Dentistry
RL-----Dermatology
RM-----Therapeutics. Pharmacology
RS-----Pharmacy and materia medica
RT-----Nursing
RV-----Botanic, Thomsonian, and eclectic medicine
RX-----Homeopathy
RZ-----Other systems of medicine
The library's collection of books is organized by subject. Once you locate a
call number on the shelves, you can browse other books in the area, as they will
contain the same subject.
Borrow Items From Other Libraries:
If the library does not own a publication that you need, we can borrow books
and obtain copies of journal article from other libraries. Submit an
interlibrary loan
request form online. Materials may be supplied for free or a fee.
You will generally receive the item within two weeks.
Selected Reference Resources:
American Drug Index 2005
REF RS 355 A48 2005
The Complete Mental Health Directory
REF RA 790.6 C625 2006
Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine
REF RS 164 F698 2006
The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
REF RC 334 G34 2005
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health
REF RT 21 G353 2002
The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
REF RD 17 G34 2004
Health Care Careers Directory, 2008-2009
REF R 735 A4 H4 2008
Health Professions: Career and Education Directory, 2007-2008
REF R 847.5 A44 2007
Health, United States, 2006: With Chartbook on Trends in the Health of Americans
REF RA 407.3 U575 2006
John Hopkins White Papers Volume 1 and 2
REF RC 81 J65 2009
The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice
REF RT 51 B78 2006
MAGILL’S Medical Guide
REF RC 41 M34 2008
Merriam-Webster’s Medical Desk Dictionary
REF R 121 M565 2005
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan
REF RA 644 I6 N38 2006
Nurse’s Quick Check: Diseases
REF RT 65 N78 2005
Nursing I.V. Drug Handbook
REF RM 301 N877 2004
Nursing 2004 Drug Handbook
REF RM 301.12 N87 2004
Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
REF RC 1206 O94 2006
Physicians’ Desk Reference: PDR2009
REF RS 75 P5
Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing
REF R 121 S8 2005
Selected Internet Resources:
American Nurses Association
http://www.aaas.org
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service professional
organization representing the nation’s 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs)
through its 54 constituent member associations. This website provides
information for job searching and continuing education contact hours. - Accessed
Jan. 3, 2008.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov
CDC.gov is CDC's primary online communication channel. CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health information on: Data and Statistics, Diseases and Conditions, Emergencies and Disasters, Environmental Health, Healthy Living, Injury, Violence and Safety, Life Stages and Populations, Travelers' Health, Workplace Safety and Health,
and more… – Accessed October 7, 2008.
The National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This website offers consumer-oriented information for the general public, patients, and health professionals on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of their research programs and clinical trials. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research interest and funding opportunities. – Accessed October 7, 2008.
National Library of Medicine
http://medlineplus.gov
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. – Accessed October 7, 2008.
National Student Nurses' Association
http://www.nsna.org/index.asp
Founded in 1952, National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is a nonprofit
organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma and
generic graduate nursing programs. It is dedicated to fostering the professional
development of nursing students. This website has information on job
opportunities, scholarships and resources including a link to the NSNA’s
official magazine, Imprint. - Accessed Jan. 3, 2008.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
http://www.4women.gov
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. As a Federal clearinghouse, NWHIC provides over 1,800 organization and 4,300 publication resources relating to women's health. Included is information on all major health concerns for women, prevention information for women, frequently asked questions about women's health, the latest news and calendar events pertaining to women's health and also a "What about Men's Health?" section. Information about the Office on Women's Health and its programs, and initiatives are accessible through the NWHIC web site as well. – Accessed October 7, 2008.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder.gov is coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and its health information referral service, the National Health Information Center. Healthfinder.gov is supported solely by U.S. government funds and does not accept paid advertisements, content, or links in any form. This website has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet. – Accessed October 7, 2008.
