How do I search nursing databases for articles?

Answered By: Jessica Maris

Last Updated: Jul 11, 2024 Views: 57

The definitive nursing database is CINAHL ULTIMATE, but we have others as well. You can access CINAHL and all our nursing databases from the articles tab in the Nursing library guide (linked below).

In general, the best approach is to:

Perform a search on your topic. Use the advanced search option to select the FULL TEXT and PEER REVIEWED boxes.
Once you get your results, limit to the last five years using the date filter. As a nursing student you should not use anything older than 5 years.

If you are finding there are too many to sort through on the result list, try using the Subject Major Heading filter to narrow down to the subject you are searching.

I have also linked the library's Nursing Guide below. You will find tabs on the left that will recommend various types of sources and databases for Nursing students.