University of Newcastle Library Guides
Key databases for accessing the latest research on nursing and midwifery.
Recommended resources for information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Recommended resources for information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases.
Recommended resources for information on medicines.
Interactive 3-D resources.
Policies and guidelines contain recommendations for clinical practice based on evidence.
Note that local policy documents found on the local health district intranet are confidential and often not suitable for use in assessments.
Evaluate the resources you find online carefully, as not all are suitable quality for use in your studies. These websites are recommended by your University of Newcastle Library.
It can be valuable to build your career prospects and networks by connecting with professional associations. You might like to engage with these groups as a student, or even throughout your career.
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Did you know that there are many great textbooks and resources that are available for free?
Open Educational Resources are defined by UNESCO as
“… teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions....”
The following textbooks are examples of resources suited for Nursing & Midwifery that are free and available for you to use during your degree and beyond!
Qualitative research: A practical guide for health and social care researchers and practitioners by 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - DSM-5 by 
A Dictionary of Nursing by This guide has been created by University of Newcastle Librarians who work with your schools to make sure you have access to the resources you need. The Librarians supporting Nursing and Midwifery are:
