An information literate nurse determines the nature of the information needed.
By the end of Module 1: Students will be able to:
- Identify the pros and cons of using the Internet and library licensed resources
- Recognize that information sources appear in various formats, using a variety of search tools for access.
- Understand that the scholarly journal literature is organized and accessed via specialized databases, mostly subscribed via institutional login.
- Understand the basics of Boolean Logic and its relationship to developing a strategy for a literature search.
- Understand the legal, ethical and social issues surrounding the use of information, and the need to cite source material in a standard format.
