Research Guides: Nursing Research Guide: About

About This Guide

This guide is designed to support the research and learning needs of the nursing program. Here, you'll find resources for:

selecting and evaluating sources
constructing research questions
search tips and strategies
finding sources in Charger Search, databases, online sources, and statistics
recommended citation and style guides
contacting librarians for help

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

"Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members."
"Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare."

If you have suggestions for other resources, please email us!

About the Nursing Major

According to Study Hall, an educational video series by Arizona State University and Crash Course on how to navigate college,

"In Nursing you can expect to study natural, physical, social and behavioral sciences, pharmacology, ethics in healthcare and so much more. Basically, Nursing is the study of how the human organism works and how to best care for it. "

Here is their Fast Guide to Nursing, which will help give you an understanding on the major!