Development and Implementation
of Library Modules in a 100% Online Nursing Program

Kevin Pardon

Curriculum Map
Course 1
Introduction to
ASU Library

Course 2
Topic Identification
and Selection

Research Guidance

Keyword Searching
in Nursing

Web vs. Research
Database Searching
Course 3
PubMed
Search Strategies

CINAHL
Search Strategies

Background
Students in three consecutive nursing classes
in the online RN-BSN program completed
interactive library modules aimed at teaching
information literacy skills and database searching
in nursing specific resources.

Lessons Learned
Faculty Buy-In
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Poster: repository.asu.edu/items/43606
Tutorials: lib.asu.edu/tutorials

Conclusion
Sequencing library modules over the course of
multiple semesters allowed students to build
upon core knowledge that is necessary to
successfully complete increasingly advanced
assignments and gain research skills that can
be applied in their future careers as nurses.