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NURS 4134 – Harris
h4>Quick Links
Basic Population Information
Health Stats
National Stats
Finding Statistical Information
Here is a detailed walk through of the websites we discussed Wednesday in Library Instruction.
If you have any problems working on these sites, use the chat function located in this blog to get help from Reference during library hours. Also, you can contact Dana in the Government Documents Department (2nd floor south) either by phone, 974-2904, by email at govdocs@uco.edu, or by stopping by during library hours.
Basic Population Information
Here is a quick screen cast of where you need to click on the website to find the information you need. Census Tutorial
1. Select American Fact Finder from the menu on the left.
2. For the most up to date information, I recommend using the American Community Survey. Click on “Get Data.”
3. I recommend using the 2006-2008 Estimates, which is what the survey defaults to. This allows you for populations of 20,000 or more. Use the options on the right side and select “Custom Table.”
4. Begin with the geographic selection. It is a scroll down menu. Once you find the proper geographic area, click “Add,” then “Next.”
5. The next option will be the custom tables for data selection (sex, race, age, etc.). Choose the “by keyword” for specific searching, or the “by subject” option for more guided searching. Once you find the specific request, click “Go.” If you are not quite sure what is included, highlight the option and click “What is This” for a brief explanation.
6. Once you click go, the options will be broken down for you to add to your table. Place a check mark next to what you want and click “add,” then “next.”
7. Finally, click “Show Result.” This will produce your report. You can then select to either print or download the information for ease in saving.
8. If your community is less the 20,000 people in population, use the Fast Facts area of American Fact Finder located at the top of the page. Here you can go to a zip code level, but the data is from the 2000 Census.
Health Stats
OK2Share from the Oklahoma Department of Health: www.ok.gov/health
I have provided you another screencast to help you on your way. OK2Share Tutorial.
1. From the above link, go to “Data and Statistics.” In the middle of the next page, you will see the first option, OK2Share. Click “more” underneath the bold title to access the database (will open in a new window.) Accept the agreement to access the information.
2. The database provides definitions for the available statistics. Use the left hand menu to select the appropriate statistic need. This will pull up the database section for that specific request. The good thing about this is that there are instructions to help you guide your way.
3. Work your way through the steps in order. If you come to an option where you want to select multiple options, use the “ctrl” key and click each option.
4. As in the video, keep track of the elements for your chart so you can organize the drill down menus to fit your information needs.
5. At the very bottom of your generated report, there are options to save as a PDF, Excel, or Word document for your convenience.
Other Oklahoma Stats can be found at below sites as well as the national statistics section of the blog.
The CDC Wonder Database system is nice and can be accessed from this link.
National Stats
Fed Stats: www.fedstats.gov
From the homepage, select “Topic Links-A to Z,” in the upper left section of the menu. This will bring the alphabetical topics page. Select “H” for health to select overall health topics, or browse the area for more specific information.
By just clicking on health, you are put into Medline Plus from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. When you scroll through the front page, you can see the latest releases for a variety of topics (FYI: Health reports for the nightly news originate from this site.). Utilize the Reference Shelf for a list of statistical organizations.
From the Reference Shelf, you can select the other helpful website, the National Center for Health Statistics (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/).
Also try the following:
Additionally there are plenty of health statistics available on the Government Documents Statistics Page
If you still are not finding what you are looking for, I recommend using USA.Gov (www.usa.gov), a Google type search engine devoted to state and national government websites. Here you will have a better chance to find more reliable information.
Okay, well that’s about that. Remember, if you have any questions, you can always contact us at the Reference desk via email, phone (405-974-2878), chat, or text!
See you around the library!
Dana
NURS 4113 — Transition to BSN — Vessier @ RSC
Welcome!
I am Ona Lou Britton, campus librarian at Chambers Library on the UCO campus. Please consult this blog for assistance with Dr. Vessier’s nursing assignments.
Searching with CINAHL
CINAHL – Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health; global in scope.
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Searching CINAHL with subject headings
CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of headings. Searching using these headings often yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching. This handout from the University of Nebraska explains the searching process. Watch this video for a brief demonstration of how to search using subject headings.
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
MeSH Subject Headings
Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL.
HealthSource Nursing/Academic – Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Other Databases to Consider
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental issues might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance!
Research and Evidence-Based Practice – Tourelle
Welcome
I’m Paul Stenis, Reference/Instruction librarian at Chambers Library. We met Wednesday morning to talk about CINAHL, Medline with Full Text, wikis, and (last but not least) subject headings. Here’s a quick review.
Searching CINAHL
CINAHL — (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature) is a comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health. CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of subject headings. Using these headings in your search yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching.
To use CINAHL’s subject headings, called CINAHL Headings, go to the CINAHL database and click CINAHL Headings in the upper right corner. Then use this handout from the University of Nebraska to walk through the process of searching with CINAHL Headings.
You can also watch this video for a brief demo on how to search with CINAHL subject headings.
Other search tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Medline — provides comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields. Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL. Begin searching Medline subject headings by clicking MeSH in the upper right corner. Here’s a handout on MESH_Subject_Headings.
Other Databases
PsycInfo — is a comprehensive database for psychology materials. Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental health might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — is a comprehensive database for the social sciences. Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, gender, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Wikis
Go to the PB Works website to set up a free Wiki. PB Works provides a video on how to use wikis on their support page.
Handouts
Have you got all that? Test your searching and subject heading skills with this scavenger hunt.
Still not sure how to use subject headings? Use this step-by-step guide from the University of Nebraska to learn. (This is the same handout linked to above).
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide — Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance! Or you can email me (Paul) at pstenis@uco.edu.
Good luck with your research!
-Paul
NURS 4153 – Research and Evidence-Based Practice – Tourelle
Welcome
I’m Paul Stenis, Reference/Instruction librarian at Chambers Library. We met last Thursday to talk about CINAHL, Medline with Full Text, wikis, and (last but not least) subject headings. Here’s a quick review.
Searching CINAHL
CINAHL — Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature is a comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health. CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of subject headings. Using these headings in your search yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching.
To use CINAHL’s subject headings, called CINAHL Headings, go to the CINAHL database and click CINAHL Headings in the upper right corner. Then use this handout from the University of Nebraska to walk through the process of searching with CINAHL Headings.
You can also watch this video for a brief demo on how to search with subject headings.
Other search tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields. Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL. Begin searching Medline subject headings by clicking MeSH in the upper right corner. Here’s a handout on MESH_Subject_Headings.
Other Databases
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental health might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, gender, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Wikis
Go to the PB Works website to set up a free Wiki. PB Works provides a video on how to use wikis on their support page.
Handouts
Have you got all that? Test your searching and subject heading skills with this scavenger_hunt.
Still not sure how to use subject headings? Use this step-by-step guide from the University of Nebraska to learn. (This is the same handout linked to above).
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance! Or you can email me (Paul) at pstenis@uco.edu.
NURS 4113 — Transition to BSN — Vessier
Welcome!
I am Ona Lou Britton, Reference/Instruction librarian at Chambers Library. Please consult this blog for assistance with Dr. Vessier’s nursing assignments.
Searching with CINAHL
CINAHL – Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health; global in scope.
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Searching CINAHL with subject headings
CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of headings. Searching using these headings often yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching. This handout from the University of Nebraska explains the searching process. Watch this video for a brief demonstration of how to search using subject headings.
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
MeSH Subject Headings
Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL.
HealthSource Nursing/Academic — Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Natural Standard – Aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies. Includes rankings for natural remedies and information on interaction with other medication.
Other Databases to Consider
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental health might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, gender, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance!
NURS 4113 — Transition to BSN — Vessier @ RSC
Welcome!
I am Ona Lou Britton, Reference/Instruction librarian at Chambers Library. Please consult this blog for assistance with Dr. Vessier’s nursing assignments.
Searching with CINAHL
CINAHL – Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health; global in scope.
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Searching CINAHL with subject headings
CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of headings. Searching using these headings often yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching. This handout from the University of Nebraska explains the searching process. Watch this video for a brief demonstration of how to search using subject headings.
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
MeSH Subject Headings
Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL.
HealthSource Nursing/Academic — Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Other Databases to Consider
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental issues might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance!
NURS 4153 — Research & Evidence Based Practice — Tourelle
Welcome!
I am Ona Lou Britton, Reference/Instruction librarian at Chambers Library. Please consult this blog for assistance with Dr. Tourelle’s nursing assignments. This blog contains information about how to identify a scholarly article and where to search for them.
Popular or Scholarly?
Popular Articles
- Are authored by journalists or free-lance writers
- Assume readers have varied education levels and limited knowledge of the subject
- Contain explanations for technical terminology
- Rarely include first-hand research reports
- Rarely include a Works Cited list
Scholarly Articles
- Have authors who are experts in the subject area
- Assume readers have advanced knowledge of the subject area
- Contain technical terminology unique to the subject
- Often report on empirical research
- Include a Works Cited list
Searching with CINAHL
CINAHL – Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Comprehensive database for articles pertaining to nursing and allied health; global in scope.
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles containing research reports
Searching CINAHL with subject headings
CINAHL categorizes its subject matter with a specific set of headings. Searching using these headings often yields more targeted results than regular keyword searching. This handout from the University of Nebraska explains the searching process. Watch this video for a brief demonstration of how to search using subject headings.
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
MeSH Subject Headings
Medline uses MeSH, Medical Subject Headings, to classify their entries. MeSH headings are searchable using the same method used for CINAHL.
HealthSource Nursing/Academic — Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Other Databases to Consider
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental issues might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnicity, economic factors, or age are pertinent to a condition or treatment.
Searching Databases Simultaneously
EBSCO has an option for searching several databases at once. However, the limiters and subject headings vary from database to database, making this kind of search less precise. Still, it is useful in many instances. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Need Help? Just Ask Us! for more assistance!
NURS 4113 — Transition to BSN — Dr. Linda Steele
Finding Scholarly Nursing & Health Articles
Scholarly articles are written for readers who have advanced knowledge of their subject area. They often contain empirical research, are longer, and have a Works Cited list at the end.
Databases for locating a scholarly article:
CINAHL — (Recommended) Comprehensive database for nursing & allied health
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles including an experiment
HealthSource Nursing/Academic — Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
Tip: Use Medline for more clinical information about a condition.
Other Databases to Consider:
Other databases may have information related to nursing, including these databases:
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental issues might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnic, economic, or age is a factor in a condition or treatment.
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
NURS 1221 — Introduction to Nursing — Dr. Steele
Assignment: Find a popular and scholarly article on a medical condition and critique them
Part I
Scholarly articles are written for readers who have advanced knowledge of their subject area. They often contain empirical research, are longer, and have a Works Cited list at the end.
Databases for locating a scholarly article:
CINAHL — (Recommended) Comprehensive database for nursing & allied health
Tips:
- Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals
- Limit Publication Type to Research for articles including an experiment
HealthSource Nursing/Academic — Many full text articles on all aspects of health
Tip: Limit search to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals on the Refine Search tab
Medline — Comprehensive in-depth coverage of materials on all aspects of medicine. Directed to physicians more than nurses or allied health fields.
Tip: Use Medline for more clinical information about a condition.
Part II
Popular articles are written for a general audience who know little about the subject area. Popular articles rarely have a Works Cited list.
Database for locating a popular article:
Academic Search Premier — Contains popular and scholarly articles on various subjects
Tip: After searching, click on the “Magazines” tab at the top of the Result List. Clicking on this tab will display only articles from popular magazines such as Time or Good Housekeeping
Other Databases to Consider:
PsycInfo — Comprehensive database for psychology materials
Tip: Consider checking PsycInfo for information about mental conditions or conditions where mental issues might be a factor, such as post-partum depression.
SocIndex — Comprehensive database for the social sciences
Tip: Consider checking SocIndex when ethnic, economic, or age is a factor in a condition or treatment.
Finding a biography about a nurse:
- Check the Nursing Biography Resources handout for useful books located in the library’s Reference Collection with short biographies of nurses
- Use Biography Reference Bank database by typing your nurse’s name into the search box to find short biographies online
- Use the UCO Library Catalog to find a book-length biography to check out from the library. Only very famous nurses will have book-length biographies
Handouts:
The Basics library guide — Consult to review searching techniques, locations, call numbers, etc.
APA Style Guide – Consult this guide for correct information on citing sources
Nursing Biography Resources — Consult for a list of useful books with biographies of nurses
