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Nursing Research

A compilation of library resources that will help you find articles, books, and websites in the field of nursing with particular attention to nursing research.

E-Books

Search for the names of individual theorists in these books:

Researching Nurse Theorists

Information about nurse theorists can be found in books (both print and electronic), articles and websites. The OneSearch database combines books and articles in a single search, and is a good place to search for material in addition to CINAHL. Check the full text button to weed out materials from other libraries not available immediately to SU students.   

Searching CINAHL for Nurse Theorists

  • Click on CINAHL Headings (top of CINAHL search page).
  • Type the theorist’s name in the box (ex: Orem).
  • Click on Browse.
  • Check box for subject heading (ex: Orem's Self-Care Model).
  • Click on Search Database.
  • Limit to full text on left margin (for SU-owned content) and and look at  list of articles retrieved.
  • If results are not satisfactory, uncheck full text and click LINKSOURCE to see if other databases have content.
  • Use Interlibrary Loan to request articles not owned by SU.