Librarians created this guide to help you find articles, books, statistics, and other resources for research in Nursing. This guide is just a starting point, so don't hesitate to contact a librarian for further assistance!
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Nursing is an art and a science that involves the prevention of illness and the promotion of health. Student nurses have a combination of clinical and classroom experiences that prepare them to provide direct and indirect health care services to individuals, families, and communities. Because health care has many interdisciplinary aspects, the nursing student may need to look for research materials on ethics, law, medicine, psychology, or examine various issues relating to families, society, diversity, and public institutions.
Research isn't a linear, predictable process. Research requires you to be flexible and adaptable. Research is iterative, not linear. This means as you gather information, you're also refining your research topic or question. See what information gaps arise, do more research, and repeat the process. It can be messy and exciting. It requires time, patience and perseverance.
If you encounter obstacles, don't give up - take a step back, assess your search approach, and try something new. And contact a librarian with any issues - we can help you solve them!
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