Nursing and Allied Health Library Resources

Use this guide to jump start your research or utilize other library resources and services.

Prepare For Your NHA Exam

The National Healthcareer Association offers accessible materials to assist students with preparing for their exam. 

  • Accessible online
  • Focused Review® based on NHA practice test results, directing you to the content you or your students still need to master
  • Based on the same NHA test plan as our exam
  • Practice drills and case study videos that reinforce key concepts

Find accessible study materials here. 

 

These are a selection of books available from the library in both print and electronic formats. More are available when you search the catalog.

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The HESI Exam can be extremely stressful for students. Fletcher now has a compiled guide for HESI practice and resources.

Compiled are...

  • Practice Exams
  • Databases for Anatomy & Physiology
  • Physical and Digital Books for Nursing and HESI exams. 

Please click here to view a compiled guide for HESI preparation.

Please see below for books in Fletcher's catalog relating to HESI.

The NCLEX is the next big step for nursing students. The NCLEX is the world's premier licensure exam and is the test to become a licensed registered nurse.

To search through our NCLEX database, please click here.

For additional preparation materials, see Learning Express PrepSTEP  below.

Research Tips

Are you ready to start research on a topic for this course? Here are some tips from the library:

  • Search the right places. Where does the information you need live? Is it available through Google or do you need a specialized library database to freely access it? Make sure you pick the right resource when searching.
  • Search multiple places. Well-rounded research usually involves searching in multiple places. Don't limit yourself to just one place.
  • Use the subject headings. Databases usually tag things so that you can easily see everything on a specific topic. Find the subject headings that are related to your topic rather than relying just on a keyword search.
  • Use synonyms. Think carefully about your search terms (phrases, not sentences!) and try synonyms of your search terms.
  • Use Boolean Logic. This will help you get a smaller list of highly relevant results rather than a huge list of barely relevant results.
  • Don't wait until the last minute. Libraries usually can share resources with each other. If there is something you need that we don't have, we can possibly get it for you. This takes time though, so don't put off your research!

Does all of this information make your head spin? Meet with a librarian! Librarians are trained to help you find information, so ask for help.

Citation Resources

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioural sciences. Consult frequently asked questions to sharpen your understanding of APA Style. It lets you familiarise yourself with submission standards for APA books and journals.

MLA Handbook

The MLA Handbook shows writers how to cite sources in their writing and create useful entries for the works-cited list.

Knowing how to study can make a major difference in student performance. Listed below is a study bootcamp. Having a well constructed plan that includes when and how to study, pre-exam activities, and anxiety management skills is the first step in exam preparation. Being prepared for an exam gives you the best chance for the best results.

This guide contains:

  • Study Strategies
  • Preparation before an Exam
  • Managing Exam Anxiety
  • Adapting to study based on your Learning Style
  • Books on How to Study

Click here to visit Fletcher's Study Bootcamp.