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Nursing: Distance Learners

This guide explains how to access library resources and assistance for students enrolled in accelerated and/or fully online courses in nursing and school administration.

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Purdue University Northwest Library!  Distance students in the RN to BSN program have access to all library online resources, including the assistance of a librarian specifically for nursing students. 

Contact the Nursing Librarian with your questions about finding articles and requesting articles, using our databases, locating electronic books, or any general research question. Find library guides for your courses via the drop-down menu below:

APA Citations & FormattingLibrary Research BasicsTutorialsGet HelpArticle and Journal Types: scholarly, primary, peer-reviewed, secondary, quantitative, qualitativePrimary vs. SecondaryScholarly and Peer-ReviewedQuantitative vs. QualitativeEBP: Evidence-Based PracticeLevels of Evidence (LOE)Research Study DesignsCritical Analysis & Appraisal (including) JBI and CASPPICO & PICo QuestionsPICO Database SearchingGrey LiteratureClinical Practice Guidelines