All training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of one-to-one or small group training sessions. We can also provide 1-1 face to face sessions that suits you. Contact us if you want more information or book training.
Drop-in sessions will take place between 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm for the following:
· Introduction to Library Discovery Tool
· Introduction to BMJ Best Practice
· Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases (HDAS)
· Advanced Database Searching
· Literature Search Assistance
· Accessing eJournals and eBooks
· Searching DynaMed (Point of Care Reference Tool)
· Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures
Time: Sessions are approximately 20-30 minutes. You are not required to book just come to the
library between the times stated above.
This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD!
It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a set of guided questions led by a library facilitator. Participants are required to read a pre-set paper and to make notes using a checklist prior to attending the session (1.5 hours CPD).
The session is not intended to be an appraisal of the quality of the paper, but rather a reflective discussion with colleagues on the issues and topics presented and how they relate to practice (1 hour of CPD). Attendees will receive a certificate of participation and attendance upon completion. Please note that a minimum number of participants are required for the session to proceed.
Although this session is primarily aimed at individuals undertaking NMC revalidation, it is open to any nurses or midwives who might wish to participate.
This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD!
It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a set of guided questions led by a library facilitator. Participants are required to read a pre-set paper and to make notes using a checklist prior to attending the session (1.5 hours CPD).
The session is not intended to be an appraisal of the quality of the paper, but rather a reflective discussion with colleagues on the issues and topics presented and how they relate to practice (1 hour of CPD). Attendees will receive a certificate of participation and attendance upon completion. Please note that a minimum number of three participants are required for the session to proceed.
Although this session is primarily aimed at individuals undertaking NMC revalidation, it is open to any nurse or midwife who might wish to participate.
This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD!
It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a set of guided questions led by a library facilitator. Participants are required to read a pre-set paper and to make notes using a checklist prior to attending the session (1.5 hours CPD).
The session is not intended to be an appraisal of the quality of the paper, but rather a reflective discussion with colleagues on the issues and topics presented and how they relate to practice (1 hour of CPD). Attendees will receive a certificate of participation and attendance upon completion. Please note that a minimum number of three participants are required for the session to proceed.
Although this session is primarily aimed at individuals undertaking NMC revalidation, it is open to any nurse or midwife who might wish to participate.
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the Ovid Medline database. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations.
This session covers the following:
- Formulating your search question using PICO
- Searching Ovid Medline using keywords and subject headings
- Applying limits to a search
- Exporting results
- Saving searches/creating email alerts
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.
This session will cover:
- What is health literacy
- The impact of poor health literacy on patients
- To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
enquiries - Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the EBSCOhost CINAHL , a comprehensive and authoritative database covering nursing, midwifery and allied health. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations, and will be of particular value to nurses, midwives and those working in the allied health professions.
This session covers the following:
- Formulating your search question using PICO
- Searching CINAHL using keywords and subject headings
- Applying limits to a search
- Exporting results
- Saving searches/creating email alerts
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.
This session will cover:
- What is health literacy
- The impact of poor health literacy on patients
- To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
enquiries - Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the EBSCOhost CINAHL , a comprehensive and authoritative database covering nursing, midwifery and allied health. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations, and will be of particular value to nurses, midwives and those working in the allied health professions.
This session covers the following:
- Formulating your search question using PICO
- Searching CINAHL using keywords and subject headings
- Applying limits to a search
- Exporting results
- Saving searches/creating email alerts
The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the Ovid Medline database. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations.
This session covers the following:
- Formulating your search question using PICO
- Searching Ovid Medline using keywords and subject headings
- Applying limits to a search
- Exporting results
- Saving searches/creating email alerts
