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Nursing Reference Center: a point-of-care resource
Emily Vardell1, Gediminas Geddy Paulaitis
1Department of Health Informatics, Calder Memorial Library, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, P.O. Box 016950 (R-950), Miami, FL 33101, USA. evardell@med.miami.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 8, 2012
Summary
Nursing Reference Center offers a comprehensive point-of-care resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals. It provides access to diverse materials like care sheets and guidelines, enhancing clinical practice and education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Point-of-care resources are crucial for modern nursing.
- Practicing nurses, administrators, faculty, and librarians require efficient information access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Nursing Reference Center as a comprehensive point-of-care resource.
- To assess its utility for various nursing professionals and compare it with similar databases.
Main Methods:
- A sample search was performed within the Nursing Reference Center.
- A comparative analysis with similar nursing databases was conducted.
Main Results:
- The Nursing Reference Center aggregates multiple resource types (Quick Lessons, care sheets, patient education, guidelines).
- It includes features like continuing education modules, e-books, and a mobile application.
- Initial search and comparison indicate a broad scope of information.
Conclusions:
- Nursing Reference Center serves as a versatile, integrated resource for nursing information needs.
- Its features support clinical practice, education, and professional development for nurses.
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