College of Nursing at Springfield

Welcome to Springfield's College of Nursing LibGuide! Here you can learn about the resources and services available to nursing students in Springfield.

Your library liaison is Ryan Rafferty. I can assist you with any questions about library resources, tools, and materials, and help get you started or organized with your research. 

To get in touch:

• Email Form

• 217-244-0607

• Request an Online Consultation (specify online or Health Sciences, Urbana)

Health Sciences Librarians will teach online workshops on topics such as Library 101 for Nursing, how to use specific databases, and more.  Classes are held through Blackboard Collaborate.  You will need to register for these classes through the online workshops page.

• CINAHL or PubMed
• Finding Full Text
• Library 101 for Nursing
• Mobile Resources
• NIH Public Access Policy: Meeting Granting Agency Requirements
• Retaining Your Rights - Why retain your rights to scholarship
• Your Impact Factor: How to increase and measure your impact