LibGuides: Nursing (Graduate): Hard to Cite Sources

Citing Resources from Databases

Dynamed This link opens in a new window
DynaMed allows you to choose from NLM or Vancouver style, APA, or AMA citation styles. To find Dynamed's citation guidelines, scroll down to the bottom of DynaMed's main page and click "Help": this will open a new window. "Citing Dynamed Information" is listed at the bottom of the navigation bar on the left side of the screen, which will provide citation information.
CPS (formerly called RxTx) This link opens in a new window
To reference the entire Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS):
CPS [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Pharmacists Association; c2016 [cited YYYY MMM DD]. Available from: http://www.e-cps.ca or http://www.myrxtx.ca. Also available in paper copy from the publisher.

To reference part of CPS, such as a product monograph (e.g., Gleevec):
CPS [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Pharmacists Association; c2016 [updated YYYY MMM DD; cited YYYY MMM DD]. Gleevec [product monograph]. Available from: http://www.e-cps.ca or http://www.myrxtx.ca. Also available in paper copy from the publisher.
Micromedex This link opens in a new window
Under the section "Support & Training" on Micromedex's main page, there is a link for "Citing Micromedex". This link will open a new window. Everything is listed in AMA style. Please note that there is a section for citing an entire database or system, and a separate section for citing an individual document.
Lexi-Comp Online with AHFS (Medicine) This link opens in a new window
To cite:
Drug Name. In: Specific Lexicomp Online Database [database on the Internet]. Hudson (OH): Lexicomp Inc.: publication year [updated Day Mon. Year; cited Day Mon. Year]. Available from: http://online.lexi.com. Subscription required to view.

Citing a Mobile App

The following document explains how to cite information retrieved from mobile apps.

Citing a mobile app in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles

Citing an app in Vancouver Style:

Layout:

Rightsholder. Title of app [Mobile application software]. (Version number). Location: Publisher. (Year). [Date accessed]. Retrieved from <download URL>.

Bundled Product Example:

Unbound Medicine, Inc. Nursing Central [Mobile application software]. (Version 1.22) Charlottesville: Unbound Medicine, Inc. [Cited 2015 June 1]. Retrieved from <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nursing-central/id300420397?mt=8>.

Standalone Product Example:

Unbound Medicine, Inc.and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Manual of Clinical Oncology [Mobile application software]. (Version 1.1). Charlottesville: Unbound Medicine, Inc. (2014). [Cited 2015 June 1]/ Retrieved from <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manual-of-clinical-oncology/id883379133?mt=8>

Nursing (Graduate)

Citing something a bit easier?

Citing Dissertations & Theses

Citing Electronic Media

Citing Resources from Databases

Citing a Mobile App