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Nursing

Where to Begin

Databases vary in subject specialty. Review descriptions to find the best fit for your topic before starting your search. Generally in nursing, PubMed or CINAHL are great starting places. 

Tips

  • Always search more than one database.

  • Always use key words.

    • NEVER enter your entire research question into a search box. 

    • Typing a sentence or research question into a database search box will yield an overwhelming amount of irrelevant results. 

  • Create database accounts whenever possible. 

    • This provides " "insurance" if your search session times out and allows you to save searches.

Alphabetical Listing of Selected Databases

The Selected Databases list focuses on nursing, health science, and biomedical topics. 

        
  • Select UpToDate from the database list
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  • It may auto-land you on the Registration form. If it does, simply follow the prompts to create your our free UpToDate account      
        If it doesn’t click the Register button (upper right of screen), complete the online application, click the Send Verification Code button, then go to your email and follow the prompts.  ​
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  • Once you have your account, here is a link to instructions for downloading the app from the APP Store or Google Play: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate/uptodate/mobile  
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  • Here is a short video tutorial for installation, setup, and usage: 
        
  • Select UpToDate from the database list.
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  • Select the Sign In option (top right corner)
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  • On the sign in page, BELOW the user/password boxes, select OpenAthens.​
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  • You should be taken to a “Find your institution” page.
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  • Start typing Tyler – University of Texas – Tyler should come up as an option.
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  • Select it.
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  • Next, a pop-up box with “Choose how to sign-in” will come up.
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  • Select University of Texas at Tyler
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  • Now use your UTTyler Sign in credentials.
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  • This should effectively “renew” your subscription.
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Muntz Library provides access hundreds of databases!

Select the image below to explore our entire database collection. 

Robert R. Muntz Library Databases by Title Linked Image

Additional Databases

This section contains recommended databases in the most commonly requested topical areas outside of nursing/health sciences.