Using CINAHL and Other Nursing DatabasesFinding CINAHL and other nursing databases

How do I log into CINAHL and the other nursing databases?

From the UCF Library homepage http://library.ucf.edu, click Quick Links, then Articles & Databases.

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1. Type in your 14-digit activated library ID number and password in the off-campus access box and click on Login.
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Answer Yes to the Security Alert question. You should see the Successfully Logged In text now.

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3. Scroll down to Health and Nursing and select Nursing. 4. Find and click on CINAHL. A new page should open up. Select CINAHL Plus with Full Text (if it is not already checked). 5. Click Continue. Presto! The CINAHL Advanced Search screen should appear.

A note about the Nursing Research subject headingAbout the Research, Nursing Subject Heading
Note: Typing nursing research in the search box and changing the field to Subject Heading will not retrieve nursing research studies.

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Keep in mind that typing nursing research in one of the search boxes and change the field to Subject will not retrieve nursing research studies.

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The Research, Nursing subject heading directs CINAHL to find articles with general information on the scope or conduct of nursing research rather than research studies on a specific nursing topic. While the Research, Nursing subject heading isn't a good choice for finding quantitative research articles, it is helpful when searching for articles ABOUT the nursing research process to support your Discussion Board postings. See below for a video and slideshow Powerpoint presentation on how to look for articles on the topic of nursing research.

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How to find articles ABOUT about the nursing research process for Discussion Board postings

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How to find articles ABOUT about the nursing research process for Discussion Board postings

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