Be sure to check your assignment! Typically, you will want to refine your results to within five years. Often, you will be required to find a number of articles specifically from nursing journals published in the United States. The best way to approach a keyword search for nursing-specific materials is to include the word nursing AND (the topic of your choice). There are many other tips- reach out to us and make a research consultation appointment for you and/or your study group!
Nursing students are encouraged to limit their searches to Nursing-specific databases. A general rule of thumb is to be sure that information is current and taken from Nursing Journals. For help finding Nursing-specific journal titles, see your library staff. Stay tuned for video & more guides.
Watch this video created by Ebsco about searching in Ebsco databases.