LIBR ARY & L EAR N IN G SE R VIC ES RE SOUR CES FO R N U RSIN G
Nursing Quick-Start Guide
Library and Learning Services offers a wide range of services and resources to help you succeed as a nursing student. Use the
links below to access these services and resources or:
▪ Go to https://guides.rasmussen.edu/library
▪ Select Books and Tools in your online course, then choose Library Resources or Tutoring
▪ In the student portal (https://portal.rasmussen.edu/), select Resources, then choose Library or Tutoring
School of Nursing guide
The School of Nursing guide features helpful information
for new students, ATI support, resources to support
specific courses, and tutoring and test-taking help.
Nursing research
Access databases like CINAHL and Nursing Reference
Center Plus. Check out nursing research FAQs, tips for
effective searching, and evidence-based practice research
support.
Online tutoring services
▪ Live Tutoring: Live help is available without an
appointment but be sure to check the schedule
and see if a tutor is available. Topics include
TEAS, NCLEX, ELL support, care plans, and more!
▪ Tutor Match: Schedule an appointment with a
peer tutor who has already taken the course!
▪ Skill Surfer: Skill Surfer covers math, writing skills,
computer and technology skills, and test prep
(including the NCLEX!).
▪ Writing Lab: Submit your paper and have it
reviewed before submitting it for class. Feedback
is provided within 24-36 hours.
▪ Meet: Study with other students in a private
online study room.
Online academic guides
▪ APA: Learn more about APA formatting, citations,
references pages, and more!
▪ Writing Guide: Get up to speed on all things
writing.
▪ Medical Terminology: Brush up on your medical
terminology.
▪ Anatomy and Physiology: Get a leg-up in your
A&P courses!
▪ Student Success Guide: Get all kinds of tips for
being a successful student.
▪ Course materials guide
Get help with VitalSource eTextbooks, embedded
course materials, and library eBooks as
textbooks.
Get help from a librarian
• Live Chat: Connect with a live librarian when you
need support.
• Meet with a Librarian: Schedule an appointment
with a librarian when you need more in-depth
research help.
FAQ answers database
Stuck in a course? Check out our Frequently Asked
Questions to see what other students have been asking!
Webinars
Get started on the right foot or refresh your knowledge
with interactive “classes” on APA Basics, APA Advanced,
and more! Can’t attend live? Don’t worry! We record our
webinars so you can watch them on your own time.
Grammarly
Grammarly is a free software available 24/7 that checks
grammar, mechanics, spelling, vocabulary usage, and
even plagiarism issues.
