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Perry and Potters, Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition - 2023 

The Med Library has a new Nursing database ! Click below!  

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IV Compatibility 
MicroMedex

Lippincott Nursing Procedures -
eBook

Clinical Nursing Skills Procedures
Perry and Potters'

AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice (2024 Edition)

Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements: development, interpretation, and application (One user license - use SMH Network ID if prompted) 

Sanford Guide


(If you have a resource that you would like to be placed in this section for quicker access - please click here to submit your request.)

Database List

ClinicalKey - Clinical Key is a point-of-care clinical information service. It provides access to a unique combination of medical reference books, medical journals, drug information, and practice guidelines.

CINAHL - Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature - search Evidence Based Practice Nursing Literature.

Cochrane - Database of Systematic Reviews

DynaMedex - Point of Care Tool - comprehensive bullet points of treatment options, in-depth drug information, and advanced search capabilities of Micromedex

MICROMEDEX - Evidence-based clinical reference consists of a set of clinical decision support knowledge bases, including NeoFax Pediatrics, DRUGDEX, MARTINDALE, REPRORISK, POISINDEX, and RED BOOK Online.

Ovid Medline - Advanced Literature Searching access to databases such as EmCare, and Medline.

PubMed - Literature searching access that links to Sarasota's holdings in PubMed - full-text available.

STAT!Ref - Full-text searchable medical books.

TRIP Database - clinical research evidence 

Natural Medicines - Clinical data on natural medicines, herbal medicines, and dietary supplements used in the Western world is compiled by pharmacists and physicians.

UpToDate - UpToDate is an evidence-based point-of-care resource authored by physicians.

How do I login to the digital library? 

When you use the search bar located on the top of the SMHCS Medical Library's homepage, you will be prompted to login in order to obtain full text access to journals.  The procedure is the same if you wish to enter into a subscription database.

When you are prompted with login options, which will occur after you select a database or enter a search term and execute the top search bar - you will need to select one of two pathways. 

1. Select "SMH Network" if you are an SMHCS employee. 

2. Select "OpenAthens" if you are affilated with SMHCS but do not have SMHCS Network credentials. 

If you are accessing a resource directly through a publisher's website without going through the SMHCS Medical Library's digital library, look for  "Institutional Login" (wording many vary), and type in "Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the institution list, select and log in using either your SMHCS or OpenAthens credentials.  

Open Athens login screen

Signing into OpenAthens

How do I use the search bar? 

Below you will find simple steps that will guide you towards success in your efforts to use the digital library search bar located on the top of this page.  Please do not hesitate to email the Medical Library for assistance with any element of your research needs. 

I need to find a known citation
  1. Click in the search bar located on the top of this page
  2. Type or drop the title of your article into the search bar
  3. Click on "Conduct Literature Search" until it appears blue 
  4. Locate your title and either click;  1. the "PDF Full Text" icon for full-text or 2. click on the "Fulltext Finder" to be directed to a subscription database or 3. click on Request from "SMH Medical Library", enter your name and hit "Submit"  
I need assistance searching 
  1. Email your request to:
  2. Medical-Library@smh.com
Please note: similar to any academic institution's digital library, you will need an OpenAthens account to access SMH subscription resources from off-campus.

Literature Search Request

Request for Librarian Assistance

Website content request

Mission Statement The mission of SMHCS Medical Library is to provide all staff unfettered access to evidence-based medical information ensuring that the right information gets to the right team member, at the right time – all in the interest of increasing quality healthcare and patient safety for SMHCS.  

Library Staff

Clinical Librarian:Yvonne N. Boudreau, MLIS, MS, AHIP, Manager, SMHCS Medical Library

Contact: SMH Medical Library email is: Medical-Library@SMH.com

​​​Hours: All SMHCS Team Members may enter the Medical Library 24 hours a day by swiping their ID Badge at the entrance door.

Location:

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Waldemere Tower, 3rd Floor
1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239

Policies and Rules

Food, Drink: The Medical Library is a designated space where you are not only able to recharge the mind, but also able to refuel the body. So, bring your coffee and your lunch but please keep your work space super clean.

Cell Phone Usage: Work-associated cell phone usage is welcomed. Please be courteous.

Pandemic Policy: Masks must be worn at all times while in the library.  Please wipe your mouse & keyboard after use - supplies provided. 

Visitor Policy:  Out of an abundance of caution, the Medical Library is temporarily closed to the public.  Please visit this webpage to view the SMHCS visitor policy.  

Please email: Medical-Library@SMH.com for inquiries or assistance. 

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, US, 34239
Email: Medical-Library@SMH.com
Notes:

 3rd Floor Waldemere Tower 

The Medical Library is SMH employee badge accessible 24 hours a day

Virtual

Address: Saraota, FL, US

Hey Nursing Team! Please check the new Clinical Key Nursing Database!

To access, please look under the "Popular Databases" section located on the top menu!