Looking for resources for NHS nurses

Nurses working in the NHS can get support from specialist nursing resources to help them deliver the best care. Make sure you get the best evidence to:

Support confident decisions
Promote good practice
Reflect on for your revalidation
Promote your professional development
Contribute to good patient care

Key Resources for Nurses

Oxford Medicine Online for Nurses: Get essential texts to support nursing practice across a wide range of specialties

Royal Marsden Manual Online for Nurses: use this easy to read format for advice and support about nursing procedures

Journals for Nurses: find out what key nursing journals you can access

Stay up-to-date with the latest nursing journals published by the RCN: register for updates on research and professional development sent straight to your inbox

For links to more resources please see our NHS Resources web page.

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How to log in to get full-text access

You will need to log in using your NHS OpenAthens username to access full-text. You can:

More help

Contact the eResources Librarian if you need any help accessing online resources.

Want to learn more about how to search for the evidence? Check our training opportunities or get in touch with the training team for personal advice.

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