LibGuides: Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate (LPN): Welcome

Off-Campus Access

Many of OC Library's online resources are licensed for use by students and employees. You may be prompted to login with myOkanagan username and password if you are off-campus.

Key Resources

The Library's search engine OCtopus simultaneously searches for books, media, journal articles, and other resources in many of the Library's databases. It's a good place to start your research.

Key Textbooks & Resources

Anatomy & physiology by OpenStax
Call Number: ONLINE; Open access textbook
Publication Date: 2020
Main textbook for ORTH 110
Options to obtain a print copy is available on this online book.
Essential Orthopaedics by J. Maheshwari; A. Vikram Mhaskar 1. Orthopaedic Trauma: Introduction 2. Anatomy of Bone and Fracture Healing 3. Treatment of Fractures: General Principles 4. Splints and Tractions 5. Recent Advances in the Treatment of Fractures 6. Approach to a Patient with Limb Injury 7. Complications of Fractures 8. Injury to Joints: Dislocation and Subluxation 9. Fractures in Children 10. Peripheral Nerve Injuries 11. Deformities and their Management 12. Treatment of Orthopaedic Disorders: A General Review 13. Injuries Around the Shoulder, Fracture Humerus 14. Injuries Around the Elbow 15. Injuries of the Forearm and Wrist 16. Hand Injuries 17. Pelvic Fractures 18. Injuries Around the Hip 19. Fracture Shaft of Femur 20. Injuries Around the Knee 21. Injuries to the Leg, Ankle and Foot 22. Infections of Bones and Joints 23. Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints 24. Infections of the Hand 25. Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV) 26. Congenital Dislocation of the Hip and Other Malformations 27. Poliomyelitis and Other Neuromuscular Disorders 28. Bone Tumours 29. Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc 30. Approach to a Patient with Back Pain 31. Spinal Injuries 32. Traumatic Paraplegia 33. Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities 34. Arthritis and Related Diseases 35. Degenerative Disorders 36. Affections of the Soft Tissues 37. Metabolic Bone Diseases 38. Miscellaneous Affections of the Bone 39. Miscellaneous Regional Diseases 40. Amputations, Prosthetics and Orthotics 41. Arthroscopic Surgery 42. Joint Replacement Surgery 43. Imaging Modalities in Orthopaedics Annexures Index
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9789352706853
Publication Date: 2019
Ortho Notes: Clinical Examination Pocket Guide by Dawn T. Gulick
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780803666573
Publication Date: 2018

BCCNM Professional Standards for LPNs
BCCNM Scope of Practice for LPNs
BCCNM LPN Documentation Practice Standard
BCCNM LPN Regulatory Supervision of Students
BCCNM LPN Medication Practice Standard
Radiopaedia.org Radiopaedia.org is a rapidly growing, open-edit radiology resource, compiled by radiologists and other health professionals from across the globe.
Ortho Bullets Lineage Medical, Inc.
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Dynacast Prelude (PDF) BSN medical
Orthopaedic Immobilization Techniques: A Step-by-Step Guide for Casting and Splinting (PDF)

Databases & Online Resources

Taylor's Video Guide to Clinical Nursing Skills Navigate through 'Titles for this Playlist' to see the different modules. Module 1. Vital signs, Module 2. Physical assessment, Module 3. Asepsis, Module 4. Oral and topical medications, Module 5. Injectable medications, Module 6. Intravenous medications, Module 7. Perioperative nursing, Module 8. Hygiene, Module 9. Skin integrity and wound care, Module 10. Activity, Module 11. Comfort, Module 12. Nutrition, Module 13. Urinary elimination, Module 14. Urinary catheters, Module 15. Bowel elimination, Module 16. Oxygenation, Module 17. Tracheostomy care, Module 18. Intravenous therapy, Module 19. Central venous access devices

Elsevier Clinical Skills (formerly Mosby's Skills) This link opens in a new window Elsevier Clinical Skills brings over 1,200 evidence-based skills and procedures together with competency management functionality to meet your learning and reference needs.
Nursing Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new window Get answers to questions quickly, access care plans, watch video demonstrations, strengthen nursing skills, earn continuing education credits and much more. Provides Information about diseases and conditions, evidence-based care sheets, content on nursing best practices and skills, robust drug information, and videos and images to aid in patient care. Download the Nursing Reference Center Plus app for mobile access.
CPS Full Access This link opens in a new window Online version of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS). Evidence-based treatment options for over 200 primary care conditions, written and peer-reviewed by expert Canadian physicians and pharmacists. Evidence-based information covering the full spectrum of therapy on more than 140 minor ailment conditions. Also includes CTC Compendium of Therapeutic Choices, CTMA Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments, and CPMA Compendium of Products for Minor Ailments. Unlimited simultaneous users. Mobile App available, please email the nursing librarian for download instructions.
The online version of the CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) contains information on commonly used drug products available in Canada. e-CPS is one of Canada's most authoritative sources for prescription and OTC drug information, providing information on drug pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse effects and dosage. Also included are the latest drug updates, clinical tools, directories, and a product identification tool.

Merck manual: The Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy