Murrell Library Research Guides: Nursing and Public Health: Finding Articles in Nursing

Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost)
Our largest interdisciplinary database containing full-text and bibliographic content from a wide range of academic disciplines.
Bio One
Full-text articles of high-impact bioscience research journals focused on the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Full-text and abstracts for over 770 nursing & allied health journals, dating back to 1937.
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCOhost)
Resources for consumer-oriented health content including mainstream, complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Also includes the Clinical Reference System, a medical dictionary, and the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which provides access to up-to-date, concise and clinically relevant drug monographs.
Coronavirus Research Database (ProQuest)
Aggregates authoritative journals, preprints, conference proceedings, and dissertations dealing with COVID-19 and other past coronavirus outbreaks, such as MERS and SARS, for context around the current global pandemic. Full-text content in the database is available either directly from ProQuest or via links to publisher sites.
Google Scholar
The academic form of Google, Scholar will search for scholarly articles and books instead of websites. This includes a large number of scholarly eJournal articles subscribed to by Murrell Library. To get full text articles, you must go to “Settings” and select Missouri Valley College in the “Library Links” the very first time you use Google Scholar on your computer. Your computer will save this information and you will not have to enter it again. Click here for a guide to setting up Google Scholar.
LactMed
Information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data is peer reviewed, derived from the scientific literature, and fully referenced.
LiverTox
Provides up-to-date, unbiased and easily accessed information on the diagnosis, cause, frequency, clinical patterns and management of liver injury attributable to prescription and nonprescription medications and selected herbal and dietary supplements. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Medline Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Indexes articles from over 4,800 journals, 1965 - present, dealing with medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, preclinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine. For articles from 1947-1965, see OldMedline.
Medline Plus
Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine.
PEDro (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. PEDro, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, contains over 45,000 randomized trials, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. PEDro trials are independently assessed with quality ratings to guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice. From the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and the Neuroscience Research Australia.
PubMed
Comprises more than 28 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.
PubMed Central®
A free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine.
Sage Health Practice & Services Collection
The Sage Health Practice and Services Collection contains 54 peer-reviewed e-Journals. Use Advanced Search and turn on the Sage Journals Available to me setting turned on. Otherwise you will be shown articles that are not available for free.
SportDiscus with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Access to full-text articles covering such topics as physical fitness, exercise, sports medicine, physical education, kinesiology, coaching, training, sport administration, biomechanics, movement science, injury prevention, rehabilitation, sport & exercise psychology, allied health, occupational health & therapy, public health and more.

Agricola (Indexing only)
From the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.
APA PsycArticles (EBSCOhost)
Contains full text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and other leading sources. Includes access to full-text issues from 1894 to the present.
APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost) (indexing only)
Abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology, educational psychology, behavioral science, and mental health dating back to the 1800s.
BASE: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Indexing only)
Indexes open-access academic resources including journals, institutional repositories, and digital collections. About 60% of the sources are available in full text. BASE is operated by Bielefeld University Library.
Education Full Text
Covers over 400 core periodicals geared toward educators and future educators with indexing, abstracts, and full-text articles available.
Environment Complete (EBSCOhost)
Environmental journals with both full text and references, going back to 1888.
ERIC
Indexes education books, articles, and documents (1966 to present), with some full text. For journal articles (with an EJ number) which are not linked, search for holdings by the journal title. For ERIC Documents that are not available online, Murrell Library has the text on Microfiche from 1988 - 2001 (ED284957 to ED453975), They are arranged by the ED number (ERIC Document Number), which is found in the record.
GreenFile (EBSCOhost)
Indexing, abstracts, and selected full text articles on the environment, climate change and global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.
Learning Express Library
An interactive online learning platform of tutorials and practice tests for computer software and standardized exams. The Computer Skills Center has self-directed video tutorials for commonly used software applications. The Resume and Cover Letter Builder templates and sample resumes.
Tutorials for standardized academic and licensing exams include the GRE, Praxis, Allied Health and Nursing exams, real estate, plumbing, cosmetology, law enforcement and many other occupational licensure exams. Learning Express also allows users to brush up on basic literacy skills, math skills, and science skills. Provided by MOREnet.
Nature and Nature Reviews Microbiology
MVC's subscription contains the current year and the previous year. Older issues are in Murrell Library in print.
Nature – Original research, editorials, news, and feature articles discussing current affairs, funding, business, scientific ethics, and research breakthroughs across a wide range of scientific fields, plus books reviews, arts, and short science fiction stories. Nature Reviews Microbiology – Reviews, perspectives and comments using an integrated approach to microbiology, bridging fundamental research and its clinical, industrial and environmental applications.
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We support electronic publishing and open access to scholarship in order to enhance the sharing of knowledge worldwide. Our website includes resources for university administrators, librarians, faculty, students, and the general public. Topics include how to find, create, and preserve ETDs; how to set up an ETD program; legal and technical questions; and the latest news and research in the ETD community.
OpenDissertations
Provides citations to graduate theses and dissertations from the early 20th century to the present. Incorporates the American Doctoral Dissertations database.

Pillbox
Pillbox enables rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-resolution images.

PubChem
Contains information about molecules such as nucleotides, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, and chemically-modified macromolecules. Includes information on chemical structures, identifiers, chemical and physical properties, biological activities, patents, health, safety, and toxicity data.

Public Health Partners (PHPartners)
Information access for the public health workforce.

PLOS: Public Library of Science
A non-profit open-access science publisher.
Psychology Database (ProQuest)
Full text on a wide range of topics from leading psychological and psychosomatic publications. Covers clinical and social psychology as well as related disciplines including genetics, psychology of business and economics, communication, criminology, addiction, neurology, social welfare, and education.
PTSDpubs‎ (Proquest) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Indexes publications, research summaries, and information sheets on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events. The database attempts to include all publications relevant to PTSD and other forms of traumatic stress from 1871 – current, whatever their origin, without disciplinary, linguistic, or geographic limitations. Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Science (AAAS)
Covering the full range of scientific disciplines, Science contains original scientific research, research reviews, science-related news, and opinions on science policy, 1999 - Present. Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Science Reference Center (EBSCOhost)
This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc.

American Heritage Dictionary of Medicine
Entries feature newly approved medications, advances in genetics and immunology, recent changes in the terminology of diseases and syndromes, and new psychiatric classifications introduced in DSM-5.
American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia
Organized in easy-to-use A-Z format, it covers thousands of medical terms, surgical procedures, and tests, as well as drug and treatment benefits and side effects. Also includes information on issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, and bionic people, as well as alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery.
Black's Medical Dictionary
Definitions of medical, nursing, and allied health terminology.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine
Contains entries on the theory and practice of medicine, including pharmacology, virology, psychiatry and dentistry. Also includes terminology relevant to nursing, radiography, orthoptics, laboratory and operating theatre technology, forensic and social medicine, and public health administration.
Cornell lllustrated Encyclopedia of Health
Contains more than 1,200 illustrated pages of definitions and diagnoses on virtually every known medical condition, plus treatment and preventative tips for many ailments.
Dictionary of Medical Terms
Includes terms from British and international medical practice covering fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms. Also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients.
Macmillan Dictionary of Toxicology
Comprises concise, informative entries on all the most important terms in toxicology. Coverage includes biochemical and environmental toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, risk assessment and risk management as well as those aspects of analytical chemistry and molecular biology that are of importance in toxicology. The most important toxic chemicals are covered, in most cases with structures and CAS numbers.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
A concise, up-to-date guide to the essential language of medicine. Contains More than 38,000 entries and covers the latest brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.
Webster's New World Medical Dictionary
Includes 8500 entries, a vitamin appendix, and a companion website to give you access to medical language.

Credo Reference
Online reference materials covering a variety of subjects. Includes special tools such as a Mind Map, topic search, and image search. Credo has a variety of Research Guides with links to topic pages and other useful content in over 60 different subject areas.
eBooks from EBSCO (eMO)
Electronic books from 18 collections, including K-12, general, academic, science, open dissertations, and nursing/health books. From MOBIUS and Murrell Library.
Films on Demand (InfoBase)
Full-length streaming videos in a variety of core subject areas.
Overdrive
Streaming Audio, Video, and eBooks available on computer, tablet, or phone with your MoVal login information. The Libby app is available from Apple's App Store, from Google Play, or from Microsoft. For questions, call Murrell Library at 660-831-4180.

LactMed (Drugs and Lactation Database)
Find information about maternal and infant drug levels, possible effects on lactation and on breastfed infants, and alternative drugs to consider.
LiverTox
Provides up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessed information on the diagnosis, cause, frequency, patterns, and management of liver injury attributable to prescription and nonprescription medications, herbals and dietary supplements.
Pillbox
Pillbox enables rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-resolution images.
RxClass
An application for exploring drug classes and their RxNorm drug members. RxClass provides access to various drug classification systems, including ATC, NDF-RT, DailyMed and MeSH. RxClass is supported by the RxClass APIs.
RxNorm
A standardized nomenclature for clinical drugs.

APA PsycArticles (EBSCOhost)
Contains full text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and other leading sources. Includes access to full-text issues from 1894 to the present.
APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost) (indexing only)
Abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in psychology, educational psychology, behavioral science, and mental health dating back to the 1800s.
Psychology Database (ProQuest)
Full text on a wide range of topics from leading psychological and psychosomatic publications. Covers clinical and social psychology as well as related disciplines including genetics, psychology of business and economics, communication, criminology, addiction, neurology, social welfare, and education.
PTSDpubs‎ (Proquest) (Indexing and Abstracting only)
Indexing and Abstracting only - no full text. Indexes publications, research summaries, and information sheets on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events. The database attempts to include all publications relevant to PTSD and other forms of traumatic stress from 1871 – current, whatever their origin, without disciplinary, linguistic, or geographic limitations. Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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