Logging in
Students must be logged in to access electronic resources, e.g. databases and e-books. Whether starting your search here or logging in through the MyCF portal (Academics tab/Library button), you will need to Sign in to the Library Catalog (top-right of page) with your CF credentials = Patriots email and password, and CF ID if asked.
PrepStep
Practice tests
PrepStep is an online learning platform of practice tests and tutorials accessible via the Library's online catalog. Access NCLEX practice exams and flashcards, nursing school entrance and practice exams, and other practice exams relating to healthcare occupations.
Search for Articles using the Library Catalog and Databases
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Databases A-Z
Locate and search individual databases by clicking Databases A-Z above the search box at the library catalog; filter 'All Subjects' for Health and Medicine, Nursing...
Nursing and Health Science Databases include
- GALE Interactive: Human Anatomy This link opens in a new window Examine 3D dissections, zoom, rotate & separate anatomical structures. Choose sessions based on body system or region of the body. Create 3D printable models.
- Health and Nursing (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window EBSCO's Health and Nursing database searches CINAHL (full-text articles from more than 1,300 journals in nursing & allied health) and PsycArticles (more than 100,000 full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology from 59 journals).
- MEDLINE with Full Text (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
- Merck Manuals This link opens in a new window Find information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written for the health care professional.
- APA PsycArticles This link opens in a new window Full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology containing more than 100,000 articles from 59 journals - 48 published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and 11 from allied organizations. Coverage spans 1894 to present.