Nursing

Skills review:

a) Get to CINAHL database

b) Use keywords in CINAHL to find results that match your topic

c) Filter and refine to find scholarly journal articles on your topic

d) Find and download PDF of chosen article

e) Find the APA citation:

f) Tweak the APA citation to ensure it is accurate using our APA guide

g) Be able to evaluate your article using CRAAP

h) Understand your search history in CINAHL 

i) Take a screenshot of the search strategy that led to finding your chosen article:

Use the sample questions below to practice searching CINAHL

1. How does pet therapy help in navigating some of the challenges of being autistic?
2. What was the impact of COVID-19 on burnout in hospital nurses?
3. How do nurses’ handwashing practices help with preventing hospital-acquired infection?
4. How do nurses support seniors experiencing loneliness or social isolation in long-term care settings?

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