Barwon Health Library Service: Nursing Resources

1. Place a tick in the box next to the format you require in the filter options and your search results will change to that format only.
2. For more information on filtering your library catalogue search please refer to our information sheet on Using Catalogue Search Filters, or please don't hesitate to contact us
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CKN helps you quickly access evidence-based, peer- reviewed information.

1. Register a user account while you are on a Barwon Health network.
2. Download freely from iTunes (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
3. Choose the ClinicalKey for Nursing option.
4. Login into the app using your CK registration email and password.

Access all of the Therapeutic Guidelines from your mobile device.

• You need to register via Clinicians Health Channel while on a Barwon Health computer
• You need a token to activate app on a mobile device - token information found on CHC webpage

CALD Assist™ offers a simple and dynamic way for nursing staff and allied health clinicians to communicate with patients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds when an interpreter is not available.

• lactmedapp LactMed from the National Library of Medicine will help you find information about drugs / supplements and breastfeeding. Available for iOS and Android devices.

   

MIMS apps contain up to date information about Australian approved medicines.

1. Register via Clinicians Health Channel.
2. You will be sent an activation email. Select the Activate My Registration 
3. Download the App.
4. You will need to request access to iMIMS/MIMS. Select your preferred mobile version  .
5. You will be redirected to the MIMS request form.
6. Enter your CHC email address and click Proceed. This will register you for MIMS and you will be sent a Token Number.
7. Open iMIMS and login with your Registered email and password.  Use the  Token Number to finalise the login.

Nursing Adviser from Lippincott Solutions provides instant  evidence-based content at the point of care. Available for both iOS and Android devices. You must self-enroll to obtain access to the mobile app. See instructions.

To access on your mobile device:

1. Register a free UpToDate account while you are on the Barwon Health network
2. Download the app free
3. Sign into the app with your UpToDate registration username and password.

To access on your mobile device:

1. Register for your UpToDate account on a Barwon Health network computer
2. Download the free app from your app store
3. Sign into the app with your UpToDate registration username and password.

• RCH Emergency Nurse Practitioner The free app provides in-depth guides on paediatric assessment, common diagnostic findings, and important red flags to observe for in practice. Download the free App free for either iOS or Android devices.