Selected resources - for more on this topic contact the library

Current Awareness Bulletin

Contact library staff to receive a weekly Nursing email bulletin which provides details of new research published in the top 5 quality journals as well as details of any relevant articles published in The Lancet, BMJ, NEJM, JAMA and Cochrane Reviews.

Useful  Websites

FoNS Centre for Nursing Innovation: this site includes reports of clinical innovations in practice
Foundation of Nursing Leadership: free online leadership tools
Nursing and Midwifery Council: contains standards and guidance publications which are downloadable
Nursing Times Net: what's new in nursing practice, news, clinical research, community and debate - for all nurses
Royal College of Nursing: professional association website

Electronic Journals - Top 5 - Athens account required

Other e-journals are available: log in with NHS Athens at NHS Evidence

International Journal of Nursing Practice - 1998 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Journal of Advanced Nursing - 1981 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Journal of Nursing Management - 1998 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Journal of Nursing Scholarship - 1998 onwards
Nursing Ethics - 1997 onwards

Print Journals

	GRH	CGH
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants	2007 onwards	2008 onwards
Journal of Advanced Nursing	1976 - 2000	2001 onwards
Journal of Clinical Nursing		2003, 2005 - 2010
Nursing Standard	2003 onwards	Current 5 years
Nursing Times	2003 onwards	2007 - 2010

Electronic Books - Athens account required

Andrew, S. ; Halcomb, E. J. (2009). Mixed methods research for nursing and the health sciences. Chichester: Blackwell
Murray, Cyril; Rosen, Lyn; Staniland, Karen (2010) The nurse mentor and reviewer update book Maidenhead, Berks : Open University Press
Piper, S. (2009). Health promotion for nurses: theory and practice. London: Routledge
Shihab, P. (2009). Numeracy in nursing and healthcare: calculations and practice. Harlow, Essex: Pearson
Ward, H. ; Barratt, J. (2009). Passing your advanced nursing OSCE: a guide to success in advanced clinical skills assessment. (MasterPass). Oxford: Radcliffe

New Books

Title	Shelved at
Avery, G. (2013) Law and ethics in nursing and healthcare : an introduction. Los Angeles ; London : Sage	WY33 CGH
Baughan, J. ; Smith, A. (2013) Compassion, caring and communication : skills for nursing practice. 2nd ed. Harlow, Essex : Pearson Education.	WY150 GRH
McSherry, W. ; McSherry, R. ; Watson, R. (2012). Care in nursing : principles, values and skills. Oxford : Oxford University Press	WY100 GRH/CGH
Temple, J. (2012). Becoming a registered nurse : making the transition to practice. London : Learning Matters	WY240 GRH
Young, A. ; Langford, R. W. (2013). Making a difference with nursing research. Boston, Mass; London : Pearson	WY20 CGH

Please contact the library to suggest appropriate books for purchase

Need to know more?

For a full list of books & journals use our online catalogue - www.swims.nhs.uk
To find more e-journals go to NHS Evidence and log in with your NHS Athens account
To ask for a literature search on a specific topic contact the library, details below

The Library Alexandra House Cheltenham General Hospital Tel: 0300 422 3036 Email:

The Library Redwood Education Centre Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 6495 Email:

 

 

 

Updated 28th March 2012 LB
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