FNP Clinical Practice Toolkit
This Library Research Guide is intended to help identify and locate scholarly and evidence-based resources (books, articles, credible websites etc.) on clinical nursing practices. Health data, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, physical assessment,
Adult Health Resources
- CDC Travelers' Health This link opens in a new windowCDC Travelers’ Health Branch provides health advice to international travelers, including advice about medications and vaccines.
- CDC Recommended Vaccines for Adults This link opens in a new windowAll adults need immunizations to help them prevent getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not being able to care for family.
Gerontological Resources
- Cognitive Assessment Tools This link opens in a new windowThis link takes to the Alzheimer’s Association recommendations for specific cognitive assessment tools.
- Dementia Care Practice Recommendations: This link opens in a new windowThis link takes you to dementia care practice recommendations from the Alzheimer’s Association.
Geriatrics Mobile Resources
- Geriatric Cultural Navigator This link opens in a new windowThis App is based on Doorway Thoughts: A three volume book series on the care of multi-cutural older adults, spear-headed by the AGS Ethnogeriatrics Committee.
- Geriatrics at Your Fingertips This link opens in a new windowGeriatrics At Your Fingertips® (GAYF) is an essential tool for all healthcare providers and trainees who care for older adults. It contains specialized, up-to-date evaluation and management strategies for common geriatric conditions and disorders.
Diagnostic Support
UpToDate
UpToDate This link opens in a new window is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical decision support resource that assists with point-of-care decisions on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. NOTE: All users must register for accounts to use this database.