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Getting started

This guide will introduce you to specialty resources in the Library's collections, and offer advice about some of the skills you need to acquire as you progress through your course.

Definitions and terminology

If you're new to Nursing, it's important to learn the key terms and discipline-specific language that will be used in your course. You'll find a lot of new terms in your course material; if you don't understand a term, you can look it up online, or use an encyclopedia and dictionary.

ClinicalKey Textbooks & Resources

While you're a student with La Trobe, you have access to ClinicalKey for Nursing and ClinicalKey Student Nursing & Midwifery. These databases contain clinical resources, point-of-care tools, and many prescribed texts used in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. 

First time users of ClinicalKey need to register for an account. 

  • You only need one account to access all ClinicalKey databases.
  • Use your @students.latrobe.edu.au email address when you register. (Do not use @students.ltu.edu.au)

 

Expert guides

Learn more about conducting effective research for your studies with these other expert guides.