About this Guide
This research guide focuses on Nursing. It includes print, multimedia, and online resources owned or subscribed to by Sonoma State University Library as well as resources freely available on the Web. This research guide is not a comprehensive portal, but it is intended to be a useful place to start.
If you need/want further research help, please contact us. We are always happy to help!
Recommended Databases
Don't have time to read this full guide? These databases and e-resources will help you complete most Nursing research assignments at Sonoma State. For more detailed recommendations and instructions, please review the other pages in this guide or ask for help.
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CINAHL Plus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
The primary database for nursing and allied health research.
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
The Cochrane Library is a collection of six different databases that can be searched / browsed individually or simultaneously. Full-text systematic reviews provide exhaustive literature reviews on health-related topics.
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PubMed This link opens in a new window
Includes National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database covering the fields of medicine, biomedical research, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences.
Want to see all the databases at your disposal? Browse our A-Z list of databases to identify a collection that best suits your research.