Always use your critical thinking skills to evaluate the scholarly literature you read. Peer review is useful but imperfect. Therefore, approach journal articles and other materials with an open mind.

Your Yale credentials usually provide easy access to online resources. Occasionally, you might encounter challenges such as incomplete citations, out-of-print books, or pay-walled journals. If something is important for your education or research, don't give up or pay for it. The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library can obtain it for you for free and as soon as possible.

The nursing librarian and the medical library staff are here to assist you. It's beneficial to ask questions, and it's perfectly fine if you're not yet an expert. Your time at Yale is an excellent opportunity to develop skills you'll need in your nursing career, such as literature searching and critical appraisal. We are here to support you in learning and practicing these competencies.