Evidence-Based Practice Tutorial
Learn how to navigate the nursing resources.
Instructions
To complete this module, work through every page in order, step by step. Questions or issues? Contact the library [opens in new tab].
Before You Start: About This Module
It should take you 45–60 minutes to complete this module.
This learning module will help you use library resources to find the articles you need to complete your professional paper, and learn about how library resources can help you throughout your time at Brockport. By the time you have completed it, you will be able to:
- Find library resources for nursing students
- Develop a PICO(T) search strategy for use in our databases.
- Search the library’s article databases to find articles you can use
- Track down the full text of articles using the library's Search for Full Text button
- Cite an article using APA style
Where to Find Evidence-Based Research
The following databases are great for searching for evidence-based practice. Start with a PICO(T) question and then use P, I, and O for your search terms.
- 7 Steps to the Perfect PICO searchThis handout shows you how to formulate a PICO search.
- Logan's Guide to PICO(T) SearchingRequires SUNY Brockport login.
Now, use your keywords in the following databases:
- CINAHL Ultimate This link opens in a new windowThis is the definitive research database for nursing and allied health professionals. This is an upgrade from CINAHL Complete.
- MEDLINE with Full Text This link opens in a new windowMajor database for research in medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine and much more. Includes content from the free online database PubMed.
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews This link opens in a new windowThe Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) is the leading journal and database for systematic reviews in health care. The CDSR includes Cochrane Reviews (systematic reviews) and protocols for Cochrane Reviews as well as editorials and supplements.
- PubMed This link opens in a new windowPubMed comprises more than 25 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
- TRIP - Turning Research Into PracticeHas a lot of free content, and may link to research articles that can be found through Library Search
You can search several of our databases together using the search box here:
Next
Keep going! Get started on the module—Next: 1. About Library Resources
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/PRO306