Websites

National Association of School Nurses (NASN)

www.nasn.org
A great resource, especially while youre in school! Their
mission is geared specifically toward students and their
learning process.

Annual conference: Call for Abstracts

Helps students to improve leadership skills,

learn about health conditions, and promote
health and well-being

Includes workshops, educational sessions,

exhibitors, and CNE contact hours (Certified
Nursing Education)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

www.nursingworld.org
They are the only professional nursing organization that
brings together other organizations and represents the
views of U.S. nurses. They promote nursing rights and
also lobby with Congress for nursing issues

References and
Contact Information
Journals & Periodicals
All available hardcopy at FLITE library or their online database
The American Journal of Nursing
American Nurse Today
Research in Nursing & Health
Nursing Philosophy

Newsletters
Michigan Center for Nursing
Available through free online mailing list
Baylor Health Care System
Available free online at:

FLITE LIBRARY
(231) 591-3602
http://www.ferris.edu/library/

Annual Conference: Staffing Conference

This conference helps with real solutions,

including strategies, skills, and expert
perspectives, to create optimal staffing

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

(AORN)
www.aorn.org
Specifically provides information, education, and
research for perioperative nursing (a journal is also
available)

Annual Conference: Surgical Conference & Expo

Discusses not only current topics and safety

issues regarding surgical care, but also
includes leadership-building skills

School of Nursing
College of Health Professions
VFS 400
200 Ferris Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231.591.2259

Welcome to
Ferris State
University
RN to BSN
Program

Basic Research
Tools and Tips

Congratulations on your
acceptance to FSUs
Nursing Program!

I attribute my success to this I never gave or took any excuse

-Florence Nightingale

Journals & Periodicals

These can be your best friends once youve figured out

Ferris
University
offers a highly accredited program not only for students looking t
how to use them properly. The hardest
part isState
figuring
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At Ferris, we want you to perform at your very best. In order to dowhich
so, one
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One important
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make sure they are from a reputable source. The FLITE
library has an immense database full of journals that are
available for you in person or online. These specific
journals may be of help to your future research. As long
as these are searched through the library database, or
hard copy, they are free to use. Journals are great too
because once youve started in your field, you can
maintain a subscription to keep up-to-date.

The American Journal of Nursing

Oldest-nursing journal that uses evidence-based
practice and peer reviewed data to communicate
important information
Includes research, discussions of controversial issues,
clinical information, and promotion of nursing

American Nurse Today

Discusses the newest issues in the nursing field and
coincides with the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Great resource when you need current, up-to-date
information

Research in Nursing & Health

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Research and theory journal for an extensive array of

nursing issues as well as other health professions

Theory papers are even accepted, especially if you

have developed the theory yourself
Dont be! Heres a helpful list of journals, newsletters, and websites to help you along with your research and educational goals. Remember, you can always contact the librarians at the FLITE library in person, by phone,

Nursing Philosophy

International journal that provides information on

nursing theory along with responses and discussions
Aims to analyze relevance of issues toward nursing

Newsletters