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Perioperative nurses' guide to the library

M A Modrcin-McCarthy1, S L McGuire, A King

  • 1University of Tennessee, College of Nursing, Knoxville, USA.

AORN Journal
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Nurses must stay current with medical information and share knowledge to improve patient care and advance nursing. Regular library visits and information-seeking skills are crucial for professional development and evidence-based practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Medical Information Science

Background:

  • Nurses have ethical and professional obligations to provide current and informed patient care.
  • Maintaining competence and contributing to nursing knowledge are essential professional responsibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of continuous learning and knowledge dissemination for nurses.
  • To encourage nurses to utilize library resources and develop information-seeking skills.

Main Methods:

  • Encouraging nurses to visit the library at least twice annually.
  • Promoting the review of periodicals, publications, and online resources like CINAHL.
  • Advocating for the sharing of new information with colleagues and students.

Main Results:

  • Nurses can enhance their knowledge base and professional practice through proactive information seeking.
  • Disseminating knowledge advances the body of knowledge for perioperative nursing and the profession.
  • Developing information-seeking skills benefits nurses and their patients in the 21st century.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses must actively engage in lifelong learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Utilizing library resources and developing information literacy are vital for evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Continuous professional development is key to improving patient outcomes and advancing the nursing profession.

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