LibGuides: Practical Nursing: Practical Nursing Research

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.

Library Links

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.

Doing in-depth research? Also use the find articles section of this guide.

Search for your course resource list by course code (For example: PNSG-112)

Textbooks & Books

Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN (7th ed.) by Tamara R. Dahlkemper
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781719641487
Publication Date: 2021
Maximum 3 concurrent users
Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN (6th ed.) by Tamara R. Dahlkemper
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780803660854
Publication Date: 2017
Unlimited simultaneous users. Required textbook for PNSG courses, freely available online through the Library.
Journey Across the Life Span (6th ed.) by Elaine U. Polan; Daphne R. Taylor
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780803674875
Publication Date: 2019
Required textbook for PNSG courses, freely available online through the Library.
Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada (4th ed.) by Sharon L. Lewis; Shannon Ruff Dirksen; Margaret M. Heitkemper; Linda Bucher; Maureen A. Barry (Editor); Sandra Goldsworthy (Editor); Jana Lok (Editor); Jane Tyerman (Editor)
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781771720489
Publication Date: 2018
*Limited to 9 simultaneous users
Required textbook for PNSG courses, freely available online through the Library.
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions
(10th ed.) 2017. EBSCO copy has 3 user limit. Access through eBook Central for additional 4 user copies: click here.

Databases & Online Resources

Taylor's Video Guide to Clinical Nursing Skills
Streaming video series.
Module 1. Vital signs
Module 2. Physical assessment
Module 3. Asepsis
Module 4. Oral and topical medications
Module 5. Injectable medications
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Module 6. Intravenous medications
Module 7. Perioperative nursing
Module 8. Hygiene
Module 9. Skin integrity and wound care (44 min.) ; Module 10. Activity (48 min.) ; Module 11. Comfort (22 min.) ; Module 12. Nutrition (30 min.) ; Module 13. Urinary elimination (30 min.) ; Module 14. Urinary catheters (42 min.) ; Module 15. Bowel elimination (25 min.) ; Module 16. Oxygenation (23 min.) ; Module 17. Tracheostomy care (41 min.) ; Module 18. Intravenous therapy (56 min.) ; Module 19. Central venous access devices (29 min.).

CPS Full Access This link opens in a new window
Online version of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS). Also includes CTC Compendium of Therapeutic Choices, CTMA Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments, and CPMA Compendium of Products for Minor Ailments.
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.
Elsevier Clinical Skills (formerly Mosby's Skills) This link opens in a new window
1200+ evidence-based skills and procedures together with with competency management functionality.
Nursing Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new window
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.