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Remote Access Instructions
Off campus access to databases is available for all current students, faculty, and staff.
Follow the steps below for access.
Log on to our website at lib.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU
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Nursing
What's in this guide?
Welcome! The content in this guide provides information that will be useful in gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be an information-literate nursing healthcare professional. This course guide is designed to include supplemental resources that will help you succeed in your nursing program at MTC.
Featured Journals
- Nursing Outlook This link opens in a new window
Health Statistics
- National Center for Health StatisticsThis division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathers statistics on all manner of health topics, from aging and birth rates to diseases and physical activity. The place to start looking for health statistics.
- County Health RankingsA joint effort of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, this site ranks counties on various health factors within their states. An interesting way to compare health characteristics in various locales.
Handouts
- Finding a Critical Care Nursing Journal Using CINAHLUse this handout to learn how to find critical care articles.
- Evidence-Based Practice ResearchFinding an evidence-based practice article using CINAHL Complete
Using CINAHL: A tutorial
Citation Resources
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF YOUR CITATIONS!
IMPORTANT: The Library strives to offer accurate information for the research needs of the Midlands Technical College community. However, citation generator links may provide incomplete or inaccurate details. Verify citation accuracy using style manuals, the Citing Your Sources guide, or Academic Success Center tutoring services.
Citing Your Sources: A guide to using citation styles
Style Manuals Available from MTC Library
- MLA Handbook Plus Database
Provides full access to MLA Handbook, 9th edition - MLA Handbook, 9th Edition by The Modern Language Association of America
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association
- The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian