
Mariela Hristova
Associate Professor, Nursing Librarian
hristova@oakland.edu
248.370.2464
Available for research consultations by appointment. Consultations are virtual in Google Meet.
START by exploring Library OneSearch (includes books, ebooks, academic journals, newspapers) located at the top of all library webpages.
*Try search your terms, remember to put pharsed in quotes such as "strep throat" AND prevention. You can limit to articles from scholarly publications, including peer-review or to books/ebooks to find general background information.
**View entire list of Nursing related databases
*Try search your terms, remember to put pharsed in quotes such as "strep throat" AND prevention. You can limit to articles from scholarly publications, including peer-review or to books/ebooks to find general background information.
**View entire list of Nursing related databases
To look up definitions, gerneral and patient information use:
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It offers reliable, up-to-date health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in plain language. An excellent source for patient information.
STAT!Ref
STAT!Ref is a cross-searchable collection of electronic resources for healthcare professionals.
For research and trade journal articles and care plans use:
CINAHL Complete
The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) is a full-text database for nursing and allied health journals from 1937 to present. Includes access to scholarly journal articles, dissertations, magazines, pamphlets, evidence-based care sheets, books, and research instruments. How to Export to RefWorks

MedlinePlus is produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It offers reliable, up-to-date health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in plain language. An excellent source for patient information.

STAT!Ref is a cross-searchable collection of electronic resources for healthcare professionals.
For research and trade journal articles and care plans use:

The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) is a full-text database for nursing and allied health journals from 1937 to present. Includes access to scholarly journal articles, dissertations, magazines, pamphlets, evidence-based care sheets, books, and research instruments. How to Export to RefWorks
- Mayo Clinic - Credible patient information
- CDC - Center for Disease Control - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, information on diseases, conditions and other health topics.
Madara, B., & Pomarico-Denino, V. (2008). Pathophysiology (2nd ed.). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Nair, M., & Peate, I. (2013). Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology: An essential guide for nursing and healthcare students (2nd ed.). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.
Corwin, E. J. (2008). Handbook of pathophysiology (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Madara, B. (2008). Obstetric and pediatric pathophysiology. Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Price, S. A., & Wilson, L. M. (2003). Pathophysiology: Clinical concepts of disease processes (6th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Mosby.
McCance, K. L., & Huether, S. E. (2006). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Pathophysiology: A 2-in-1 reference for nurses. (2005). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Nair, M., & Peate, I. (2013). Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology: An essential guide for nursing and healthcare students (2nd ed.). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell.
Corwin, E. J. (2008). Handbook of pathophysiology (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Madara, B. (2008). Obstetric and pediatric pathophysiology. Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Price, S. A., & Wilson, L. M. (2003). Pathophysiology: Clinical concepts of disease processes (6th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Mosby.
McCance, K. L., & Huether, S. E. (2006). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Pathophysiology: A 2-in-1 reference for nurses. (2005). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Kresge Library subcriptions include free access for the OU community to RefWorks, a web-based citation management system.
Citation Style Guides:
- APA Formating and Style Guide with examples (by Owl at Purdue)
This guide was originally created by Julia Rodriguez, Associate Professor at Kresge Library.
Julia Rodriguez is currently the Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian. From 2008 to 2020, her professional focus also included serving as the nursing librarian and this content is the result of that work.
Julia Rodriguez is currently the Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian. From 2008 to 2020, her professional focus also included serving as the nursing librarian and this content is the result of that work.