Nursing Blog

Cochrane Library - New Interface to Improve Searching

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:08:01 -0500

Those of you who have used the Cochrane Library lately may have noticed that it looks a bit different. On the 15^th of September the interface changed in order to improve the functionality of the database when it comes to trying to find what you need. Some of the new features include:

Auto-suggest features within both basic and MeSH search functions
Updated display of search results and filtering options
Ability to view search terms and results on the same page
Ability to insert lines and add one search to one another
Improved MeSH look-up feature
Hover-over Tool Tips giving a brief explanation of the functions

For more information click here

*Announcing launch of new and improved search functionality for the cochrane library | the cochrane collaboration Retrieved 9/21/2012, 2012, from http://www.cochrane.org/news/tags/authors/announcing-launch-new-and-improved-search-functionality-cochrane-library

AACN PEARL - Prevention of Complications in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:39:12 -0500

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has developed a new online clinical practice resource called AACN PEARL. PEARL stands for Practice, Evidence, Application, Resources and Leadership and focuses on the ABCDE bundle and prevention of complications in mechanically ventilated patients. The intention of this new tool is to share new information and help to implement new initiatives into patient care.

The content is divided into five sections by topic, each with its own Web page and corresponding materials. The sections are:

· Awakening and Breathing Coordination (ABC)

· Delirium Assessment and Management (D)

· Early Exercise and Progressive Mobility (E)

· Implementation Roadmap and Tools

· Communication Tools and Resources

For more information click here

*In order to access the material you may need an account which is free and only takes a minute.

AACN PEARL: Implementing the ABCDE bundle at the bedside Retrieved 9/20/2012, 2012, from http://www.aacn.org/dm/practice/aacnpearl.aspx

Graduate Student Advisory Committee - Need a Representative from the School of Nursing

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:27:29 -0500

Tompkins-McCaw Library is recruiting graduate and professional students in the health sciences to be part of the TML Graduate Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to provide insights about library services and how things could be improved. This is the second year for the committee and last year that was not a representative from the VCU School of Nursing. This committee meets monthly at noon with free lunch provided. There is also a chance to earn $100! If you are interested and have questions please contact Emily Johnson (ejohnson24@vcu.edu) or take a peak at the committees blog. You can sign up to be a member by clicking here.

Dates for meetings for this year:

Fall Semester

Thursday, September 20th
Thursday, October 18th
Thursday, November 15th
Thursday, December 6th

Spring Semester

Thursday, January 17th
Thursday, February 21st
Thursday, March 21st
Thursday, April 18th

PubMed Issues - Result of Bad Weather and Power Outages This Past Weekend

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:48:47 -0500

The The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Data Center is experiencing difficulties due to the storms this past weekend. These difficulties could mean you could experience temporary issues in trying to access NLM databases like PubMed. NLM is continuing to work on this issue and just wanted to pass along this information in case you should experience any problems today as you are doing research.