There are many information resources for nurses located in Dykes Library. The majority of these are listed in OMRS under the more broad topic. For instance, resources for nursing statistics can be found under Statistical Data, standards for nursing care can be found under Standards and Guidelines and nursing continuing education programs can be found under Meetings and Continuing Education. A few other nursing resources and searching tips are listed below.
Diseases emphasizes patient care and education.
Each disease entry includes causes, complications, assessment findings, diagnostic tests, treatment, key nursing diagnoses, specific nursing interventions and patient teaching guidelines. Illustrations, photographs, and charts are included throughout the text. The Handbook of Nursing Will assist nurses in identifying the various types and degrees of care provided through the nursing process. It identifies the nursing actions and essential supplemental information at each sequential phase of the nursing process. Provides practitioners and students with a reference that will enable them to practice more effectively in a variety of health care settings.