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Access Medicine

Access Medicine provides a variety of sources needed to excel in the biomedical sciences, including but not limited to leading medical textbooks, videos, flashcards, quizzes, and case files.

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 and browse Access Medicine in the following ways:

  • To search, 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
  • To browse, use the navigation drop-down menus at the top of the page.

Search Access Medicine instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

Create an Account

You can create an account in Access Medicine to unlock special features. To create your account, follow the instructions below.

  1. Select the Create a Free Profile button in the lower right-hand corner, as shown in the image below.

Step 1 of Access Medicine Create an Account instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. Fill out the Create a FREE Access Profile form, as shown in the image below.

Step 2 of Access Medicine Create an Account instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. Select Create Profile at the bottom of the form.

Note! It may take a while 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 flashcards, select Study Tools from the top navigation menu and choose one of the flashcard options, as shown in the image below.

Step 1 of Access Medicine Use the Study Tools instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

To access the multiple-choice quizzes, select Review Questions from the top navigation menu and choose one of the quiz options, as shown in the image below.

Step 2 of Access Medicine Use the Study Tools instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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

Anatomy.TV

Anatomy.TV is an interactive multimedia database that includes 3D images, models, and study tools on anatomy and physiology.

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.

Anatomy.TV Log In instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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.

Step 1-2 Anatomy.TV Study instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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

Step 3 Anatomy.TV Study instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  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.

Step 4-5 Anatomy.TV Study instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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.

Step 1-2 Anatomy.TV Take a Quiz instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  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

  1. Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for heart disease AND statins.

Step 1 of CINAHL Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. Move down the page to see the list of available filters on this search page. The image below shows the Full Text, Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals, and Past 5 Years filter options selected.

Step 2 of CINAHL Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. After applying your filters, select Search to run your search.
  2. To narrow your results even more after your search, select the All Filters button to expand the Filters panel on the right-hand side of the page.

Step 3-4 of CINAHL Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. To choose more filters, use the arrows next to the facets to expand the lists.
  2. After applying the filters, select Apply.
  3. Select a reading option (Publisher Site, Online Full Text, PDF) from the Access Now menu to access the full text of your results.

Step 5-7 of CINAHL Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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

  1. Enter your keyword(s) for your topic in the search box(es) at the top of the page. The image below demonstrates a search for pertussis AND diagnosis.

Step 1 of Medline Complete Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. Move down the page to see the list of available filters on this search page. The image below shows the Full Text, Peer Reviewed, and Past 5 Years filter options selected.

Step 2 of Medline Complete Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. After applying your filters, select Search to run your search.
  2. To narrow your results even more after your search, select the All Filters button to expand the Filters panel on the right-hand side of the page.

Step 3-4 of Medline Complete Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

  1. To choose more filters, use the arrows next to the facets to expand the lists.
  2. After applying the filters, select Apply.
  3. Select a reading option (Publisher Site, Online Full Text, PDF) from the Access Now menu to access the full text of your results.

Step 5-7 of Medline Complete Search instructions. Please refer to the instructional text for more detailed information.

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