Keiser University Nursing Databases

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Keiser University Nursing Databases

• Keiser University Library System

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Learning Objectives

• We will learn
• How to search for and reserve materials in the
  Keiser University online catalog
• How to access the DSM-IV-TR e-Book
• How to search in the Infotrac and ProQuest
  databases
• How to search in the CINAHL and MEDLINE databases
• How to search in the Salem Health database
• How to find government health websites on the
  library splash page

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DATABASES

• Keiser University has several databases for
  nursing research
• LIRN (Infotrac and Proquest)
• EBSCOHOST /CINAHL
• SALEM HEALTH
• This PowerPoint will provide a tutorial in
  searching these databases.

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LIRNLibrary and Information Resources Network

• a collection of both general and medical-specific
  databases.
• The LIRN databases of primary interest to Nursing
  student
• Nursing Allied Health Source (INFOTRAC)
• CINAHL and MEDLINE (with full text) (EBSCOHOST)
• Salem Health
• Health Wellness Resource Center (with
  alternative health module
• Health Reference Center Academic
• The modules are discussed in the LIRN
  PowerPoint tutorial

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How to Access the Electronic Databases or
Search for a Book
First, go to the Librarys Web site and Log In.
http//kesu-verso.auto-graphics.com
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Log In
Enter Username and Password
ENTER URL IN ADDRESS BAR http//kesu-verso.auto-gr
aphics.com
Username Student ID Number (found on your
Student ID card) Password Last 4 digits of your
Social Security Number
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Find books, magazines andDVDs available for
check-out on your campus
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Type in key words and select location
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The search results include all available
materials at your campus
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To reserve a book click on the title link, then
click reserve title
Select reserve title
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Book Reserves

• Select your pick up location (usually your campus
  library) and click submit.
• The Librarians check the reserves throughout the
  day and fill them daily. Once your reserve is
  placed, no one else can check out the item
  unless there are multiple copies of the same item
  available.
• Use this same process to check out books through
  Interlibrary loan. Librarians at other campuses
  fill ILL requests and send the materials via
  FedEx or UPS to the pick up location daily.
• The librarians will notify you when your
  requested materials arrive!

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Nursing E-Books
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DSM-IV-TR manual provides descriptive information
about mental disorders, etiology and treatment
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Click the links to open descriptive info on
specific disorders
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Nursing e-books DSM-IV-TR manual
There are multiple subtopics under dementia
associated with specific diseases, disorders or
conditions. Click the link to access diagnostic
criteria and additional web resources
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LIRN (InfoTrac)
Click Here
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InfoTrac
Click here
Click Here
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Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Click here and access nursing journal articles
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Lets search for nursing care plans


Dont forget to check the full text and peer
reviewed boxes.
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140 total Search Results, 40 specific to Nursing
Care Plans
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Click the PUBLICATION Search tab for access to a
specific journal title or LIST All publications
to show the entire list
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LIRN (Proquest)
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Click Connect to Proquest
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Health Medicinesearch in this database
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Proquest Health Medicine nursing databases
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Nursing databases Type in a key word or phrase
to begin searching, limit your search by full
text and/or peer reviewed.
Narrow your search further by clicking the
results links
The graduation cap means the journal is
scholarly
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EBSCO Host
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CINAHL Plus with Full Text
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249 Search Results
Type cardiac catheterization in the Search box
Change the publication date to reduce the search
results
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MEDLINE w

• Click here to access MEDLINE with Full Text

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PUBLICATIONS IN MEDLINE
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Search for Images/Pictures
Images can include charts, graphs, illustrations
and color photographs
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Click on the thumbnail image to see the full
color image and source information
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Salem Health
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Enter a search term here
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Look for Parkinsons Disease in all of Salem
Health
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There are 53 results for Parkinsons Disease
Click the article title to view the full text
The tabs across the top show results by population
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Government Health Websites
Clinical Trials and the Florida Department of
Health
Click Here
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CONCLUSION

• We learned
• How to search for and reserve materials in the
  Keiser University online catalog
• How to access the DSM-IV-TR e-Book
• How to search in the Infotrac and ProQuest
  databases
• How to search in the CINAHL and MEDLINE databases
• How to search in the Salem Health database
• How to find government health websites on the
  library splash page

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Questions???

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LIBRARIANS FOR YOU!

• CAMPUS LIBRARIANS
• If you have any questions regarding library
  materials, searching strategies, database usage,
  or any other research related question, please
  ask for assistance from your campus library
  staff.
• ASK A LIBRARIAN SERVICE
• If you need assistance outside of campus open
  hours, you may pose your question to Ask a
  Librarian, by going to this Web site
• http//www.askalibrarian.org/
• Librarians from public libraries, academic
  institutions, and specialty libraries in Florida
  volunteer to answer questions asked by the
  general public through this service. Librarians
  on duty at any given time may or may not have
  access to the electronic resources you need help
  with, but will most likely be able to look up
  factual information for you.

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Keiser University Campus Library Locations
Daytona Beach Branch [phone] Ft.
Lauderdale Branch [phone] (Main
Library) Ft. Myers Branch (239)
277-1336 Jacksonville Branch (904)
296-3440 Kendall Branch (305)
596-2226 Lakeland Branch [phone] ext.
5159 Melbourne Branch [phone] Miami
Branch [phone] Orlando Branch (407)
273-5800 Pembroke Pines Branch (954)
431-4300 Port St. Lucie Branch (772)
398-9990 Sarasota Branch (941)
907-3900 Tallahassee Branch (850)
906-9494 Tampa Branch [phone] West Palm
Beach Branch [phone]