Summary of "Nursing Library Instruction (Summer 2024)"

Summary of “Nursing Library Instruction (Summer 2024)”

This instructional video, presented by Crystal Roads, provides a comprehensive guide on how nursing students at Crowder College can access and effectively use academic library resources for research and coursework. The video emphasizes the importance of using credible, scholarly databases over general internet searches like Google and walks students through navigating the library website, logging in, and utilizing specific nursing-related databases and tools.

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Main Ideas and Concepts

Accessing the Library Website

• Navigate to crowder.edu → Current Students → Lee Library.
• The library website includes:
  • Contact information
  • Circulation desk phone number
  • 24/7 live chat help service
• Library hours are posted, but help is available anytime via chat.

Library Guides

• Each academic subject has a dedicated library guide, including one specifically for nursing.
• Students are encouraged to bookmark the nursing library guide for repeated use.
• Library guides offer curated, subject-specific academic resources.

Logging into Academic Resources

• Use Crowder email and Canvas login credentials for off-campus access.
• Emphasis on using academic databases for fact-checked, current, and unbiased information.
• Google is recommended only for background information, not scholarly research.

Key Academic Databases for Nursing

1. Ovid Database

   • Specialized medical database with nursing-related journals.
   • Use the “Full Text” filter for instant article access.
   • Search by keywords with Boolean connectors (e.g., AND).
   • Filter results by publication year (recommended last 3-5 years).
   • Read abstracts to determine article relevance.
   • Download articles as PDFs.
   • Use provided APA citations but verify with Purdue OWL for accuracy.
   • Importance of citations to avoid plagiarism.

2. Smart Image Base

   • Visual database ideal for visual learners and presentations.
   • Contains images, animations, and videos related to medical/nursing topics.
   • Includes downloadable content with APA citations.
   • Unique feature: coloring book pages for study aids (e.g., anatomical diagrams to label and quiz oneself).

3. Thompson Micromedex

   • Useful especially during clinicals.
   • Offers drug information including interactions, IV compatibility, drug comparisons.
   • Care Notes feature provides customizable patient education handouts.
   • Mobile app available for download with instructions provided.
   • Requires Crowder email login for off-campus access.

Additional Library Resources

• Missouri Board of Nursing resources.
• Study aids for nursing concepts and ligaments.
• Citation help section with tutorials and guides on APA citation format.
• Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) recommended for checking and learning APA citation rules.
• Printable guides for citing journal articles, books, chapters, and less common sources like blogs or social media.

General Tips

• Always include citations to give credit and avoid plagiarism.
• Use library chat and email support if stuck or needing help.
• Bookmark important pages for easy access.
• Use the most current research (last 3-5 years).
• Explore all features of databases to maximize research effectiveness.

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Detailed Methodology / Instructions

How to Access Library Resources

• Go to Crowder College website → Current Students → Lee Library.
• Use Crowder email and Canvas password to log in from home.

Using Ovid Database

• Click on “Journal databases for Health and Medicine.”
• Select “Journals at Ovid Full Text.”
• Enter keywords using Boolean operators (e.g., AND).
• Check the “Full Text Available” box.
• Filter by publication year (2020–2024 recommended).
• Click on article titles to read abstracts.
• Download full articles as PDFs.
• Use the “Cite” button for APA citation; verify with Purdue OWL.

Using Smart Image Base

• Search for medical terms (e.g., “knee”).
• View images, animations, and videos.
• Download visuals for presentations.
• Use “Coloring Book Pages” filter for printable study aids.

Using Thompson Micromedex

• Access via nursing library guide.
• Use features like drug interactions, IV compatibility, drug comparison.
• Use Care Notes to generate patient instructions.
• Download mobile app for on-the-go access.
• Log in with Crowder email off-campus.

Citation Help

• Use library’s APA citation tab.
• Watch tutorial videos on formatting citations.
• Use Purdue OWL for citation verification.
• Print citation guides for journal articles, books, chapters.
• Refer to additional examples for uncommon sources.

Getting Help

• Contact Crystal Roads via email: crystalroads@crowder.edu.
• Use library’s 24/7 chat feature.
• Call the circulation/reference desk if needed.

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Speakers/Sources Featured

• Crystal Roads – Primary presenter and librarian guiding students through accessing and using Crowder College nursing library resources.

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This summary captures the instructional content and practical steps provided to nursing students for accessing scholarly resources, performing research, and properly citing sources using Crowder College’s library system.

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