Some books in this subject area might be located in Marshall University's Health Science Library, which is off-campus at Cabell County Hospital. Use the MU Library Catalog to find books at all locations of Marshall University Libraries. The following Library of Congress Subject Headings can be used with both the Basic Search and Advanced Search by Subject Heading to locate books:
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The National Academies Press (NAP) -- Full-text Health and Medicine books online. (Click on individual titles to see the "read free online" or "download" links.) Very strong on the sciences, with a searchable index. (Click on Browse at the top to see subjects.) A useful source for authoritative information.
Biostatistics: The Bare Essentials (2014) -- This book translates biostatistics in the health sciences literature with clarity and irreverence. Students and practitioners alike, applaud Biostatistics as the practical guide that exposes them to every statistical test they may encounter, with careful conceptual explanations and a minimum of algebra. (EBSCO ebook) See the Reference tab for more e-books on statistics.
Literature reviews for education and nursing graduate students (2017) -- This open textbook is designed for students in graduate-level nursing and education programs. Its intent is to recognize the significant role the literature review plays in the research process and to prepare students for the work that goes into writing one.
Practice nursing: clinical guidelines and procedures in practice (2018) -- Based on local and national guidelines, Practice Nursing provides a comprehensive overview and a step by step guide for nurses carrying out a wide range of clinical procedures in practice. The book contains over 100 clinical guidelines and procedures with illustrations, tables, charts and diagrams.