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Presentation Handouts - Changes Throughout the Semester

Useful Documents

The Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram (2020) This is an update of the VCU Health Nursing Inquiry Process Diagram (version 2) that was created in 2018. This updated version provides more details in each step in the process. The intent is to make the process when it comes to either evidence-based practice, performance improvement or research questions more clear.
Clinical Inquiry Question Development Checklist (2023) The Clinical Inquiry Question Development Checklist is a handout used in instructional sessions with nurses about the clinical inquiry process. This process includes evidence-based practice, performance improvement, and research. The revised handout contains information related to the performance improvement process and various other aspects of the clinical inquiry process.
Doing a Good Search : Basic Rules and Search Tips (2023) This handout is an update of a previous handout and should be used as a reference for those learning how to search databases effectively. The handout covers the basic rules of doing a good search in order to search more efficiently and effectively. The revised handout includes information related to Boolean operators, types of questions, and a list of potential databases to be searched for various clinical questions.
Things to Consider When it Comes to Publishing Handout that discusses what to consider when it comes to publishing.
Finding Clinical Practice Guidelines Guidelines (2018) Handout that explains the various places one can go to find guidelines now that the National Guidelines Clearinghouse has been shutdown.
Zotero Tip Sheet
Tips for Writing an Abstract
Abstract Writing Checklist
Poster Development Tips
Search Documentation Sheet for Reviews (2021) - Make a Copy or Download to Use Spreadsheet to track terms, databases and search strategies used for systematic reviews or other in-depth reviews.
Scholars Compass Submission Information Sheet Be sure to download and submit with poster or other work product.

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Other Useful Research Guides

Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses
by John Cyrus Last Updated Jan 5, 2021 14 views this year

Nursing Evidence Based Practice Resources Research Guide Guide that provides resources that will be useful when conducting a search for evidence for evidence-based practice.
History of Nursing Research Guide This guide provides resources when doing research pertaining to the history of nursing.
Systematic Review Research Guide This guide is intended to provide resource to assist with understanding what is expected when doing a systematic review, as well as resources to do the comprehensive searches that are required.
Test, Surveys and Measures Research Guide This guide is intended to assist in finding various tests, surveys and measurement tools.
Data and Statistics Research Guide This guide is intended to help you access resources to find statistics or data sets that may be needed for projects or research.

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Up to Date Remote Access Directions This document provides the directions needed to access Up to Date off campus.

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Other Useful Tools and Resources

VCU Journal Search

Looking for a particular journal? Want to see if the library has a subscription--electronic or print? Use the VCU Journal Search.

Nursing Organizations

These links to nursing organizations may help you to find practice guidelines.

Nursing Organizations - Sigma Theta Tau
List of nursing organizations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ANCC: Accredited Organizations List
This list compiled by the American Nurses Credentialing Center provides links to accredited nursing organizations.