The main databases for a Nursing student are: 

• CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is the key electronic index for Nursing journals. Where your focus is on Nursing role, this is the database to use. (Best viewed using Chrome).
• Medline is the key indexing service for the journal literature of Medicine. You may have seen or used PubMed (Public Medline) which is exactly the same database but open access. Medline should be the preferred choice as it offers a higher level of sophistication in the search and there are additional links to full-text articles only available through Birmingham City University subscriptions. Use Medline when you need Medically focussed information, particularly related to interventions. (Best viewed using Chrome).
• Cochrane includes three key databases:Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Systematic reviews of evidence related to clinical interventions and authored by the Cochrane Collaboration. (Full text) Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effect - Abstracts for systematic reviews and meta-analysis which have been published in journals and other resources. (Reference and abstract only) Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials - Abstracts of clinical trials published in journals. (Reference and abstract only)
• PsycArticles and PsycInfo is the leading journal indexing service for the literature of psychology. This is a key resource for identifying papers on the psychological aspects of health care. (Best viewed using Chrome).
• Anatomy.TV Search or browse Anatomy.TV for 3D anatomical images and pictures of the human body or for information on diseases and conditions by speciality.
• BNF British National Formulary. Look up information on the use of drugs and medicines for treatment, including their administration and dosage.
• BNFC British National Formulary for Children. Look up information on the use of drugs and medicines for the treatment of children, including their administration and dosage.
• JoVE Science Education: Clinical Skills Search or browse videos to watch on clinical skills, including physical examination, nursing skills, emergency medicine and critical care.

Depending on your field of nursing (Adult / Child / Mental Health / Learning Disabilities) there may be other useful databases for you to search as well - further information is on the Nursing Subject Guide.

If you would like help using any of these resources you can book a tutorial with a member of the Library Learning and Teaching Team at the Mary Seacole Library; or visit the Mary Seacole Library Help Desk during staffed hours.