Nursing Assistants Dashboard for Quick Access to Library Resources

Nursing assistants at UHNM can easily access library resources that will help you the most by using the specially created dashboard.

The dashboard includes links to:

Set up and maintain your NHS Athens account
Search the most useful resources
CPD support
Help from the Library Service

Use the Feedback option to let us know what you think and how we can improve the dashboard.

Screen-shot of the Nursing Assistants Dashboard

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