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Access Medicine

Access Medicine provides a variety of resources needed to excel in basic science studies. In addition, it provides instant access to videos, self-assessment and leading medical textbooks that facilitate decision-making at the point-of-care.

Log in

To log in to Access Medicine, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).

Search

As highlighted in the image below, you can search Access Medicine in the following ways:

  • Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for asthma management. 
  • Use the navigation drop-down menus above the search box at the top of the page.
  • Use the left and right arrows to browse the available books in the book carousel under the search box.

Create an Account

You can create an account in Access Medicine, which will allow you to make use of the study tools available. To create your account, select the My Profile menu in the upper right-hand corner and select Sign in or Create a Free Access Profile as shown in the image below.

Next, select Create a Free Access Profile as shown in the image below.

Create a Free Access Profile Option

Note! It may take a bit of time for your account to be created so if you are not able to access the study tools immediately, wait for a bit and try again. You must also log into your account via the institutional login to Access Medicine every 90 days to keep your profile active.

Use the Study Tools

After you create an account, you can use the study tools. To access the quizzes and flashcards, select Study Tools from the top navigation menu and Review Questions, as shown in the image below.

As highlighted in the image below, you can select a multiple-choice quiz under Review Questions or Flashcards in the left-hand navigation menu.

Ready to get started? Select the link below to launch the database!

Anatomy.TV

Anatomy.TV by Primal Pictures includes 20 comprehensive modules on the human body encompassing Primal's award-winning 3D anatomy and new integrated physiology content.

Log in

To log in to Anatomy.TV, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password). If you get a pop-up box like the one in the image below, choose from the following options:

  • Create Profile (optional)
  • Sign in to your Profile (if you already have an existing account)
  • Continue to Anatomy.tv (recommended): Since you have institutional access, you do not have to create a profile, unless you want to save content in this database.

Tip! Place a check mark in the Don't show me this again checkbox at the bottom of the pop-up box so you can skip this message next time you enter the database.

Study

To study a body system, follow the steps below.

  1. Select the Titles tab in the top navigation menu.
  2. Select the Anatomy and Physiology option from the left-hand menu, as shown in the image below.

  1. Select one of the body system cards. The image below highlights the Skeletal System card.

Skull body system card in Anatomy.TV

  1. Select the Topics (book) icon in the left-hand menu.
  2. Select a module from the Topics list. The image below highlights the topic text for the Skull module as it appears in the right-hand panel.

Study skull in Anatomy.TV

Take a Quiz

To take a quiz, follow the steps below.

  1. Select the Quizzes (light bulb) icon in the left-hand navigation menu.
  2. Select a module from the Quizzes list. The image below highlights the quiz for the Skull module.

Take a quiz on skull in Anatomy.TV

  1. When the quiz appears in the main column to the right, start your quiz.

Ready to get started? Select the link below to launch the database!

CINAHL with Full Text

The CINAHL database includes nursing and allied health literature that can be helpful for completing your assignments.

Log in

To log in to CINAHL, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).

Search

Enter your keywords for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below shows a search for heart disease AND statins with heart disease in the first box, AND selected from the drop-down menu and statins in the second search box.

You can also use the Limit Your Results section underneath the search boxes to help narrow your search. As shown in the image below, common filters include:

  • Full Text (should be automatically checked)
  • English Language
  • Research Articles
  • Published Date

Ready to get started? Select the link below to launch the database!

Medline Complete from EBSCO

Medline Complete provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences and more. In addition, Medline Complete is also the world's most comprehensive source of full-text medical journals.

Log in

To log in to Medline Complete, use the database links on the library homepage or select the link below. If prompted to log in, you will use the same login information you use for your classes (D# and password).

Search

Enter the keywords of your topic in the search box(es). You can also use the Limit Your Results section underneath the search boxes to help narrow your search. 

Popular limiters include:

  • Full Text (should be selected as a default)
  • Date of Publication
  • English Language
  • Systematic Reviews

The image below shows an example search of whooping cough OR pertussis AND diagnosis and highlights the Limit Your Results section where you will find the filters.

Ready to get started? Select the link below to launch the database!