Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
External
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual for Nursing and Allied Health
Aylin Marz; Ganesan Kamatchi; Joseph D'Silva; Krishnan Prabhakaran · Virginia's Academic Library Consortium (VIVA) · 2020
Authors’ Institution: Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, USA Funding: Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) Course Redesign Grant, 2020 – 2023
External
CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry
Jane Montgomery · Victor Valley College
CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry is a 4-unit course providing a foundational survey of general, organic, and biological chemistry designed for allied health majors (e.g., nursing) and non-majors.
External
Introductory Chemistry (Petersen)
Anne Petersen · Introductory Chemistry (Petersen)
This text is designed as an introduction to the experimental science of chemistry. Using mathematical word problems and chemical terms, students will have an overview of inorganic chemistry. This course is suited for those who have no high school chemistry experience. This course serves as preparation for General Chemistry or the first course of a two-semester sequence that satisfies the requirements of allied health programs (e.g. nursing or dental hygiene) that require one year of chemistry.
External
Introduction to General Chemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
The purpose of this book is to teach introductory concepts of chemistry to undergraduates in one semester, assuming no prior knowledge of chemistry. It is intended for health sciences, like pre-nursing, psychology, kinesiology, and non-science majors. This book will hopefully give enough knowledge to prepare the students to understand basic chemistry used in their professional subjects, take additional chemistry courses if needed and appreciate the impact of chemistry in everyday life.
External
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
This book aims to teach undergraduates introductory concepts of organic and biochemistry in one semester, assuming introductory general chemistry knowledge. It is intended for health sciences, like pre-nursing, psychology, kinesiology, and non-science majors. This book will hopefully provide enough knowledge to prepare the students to understand basic organic and biochemistry used in their professional subjects and appreciate the impact of chemistry in everyday life. Homework is associated.
External
CHEM 309 General, Organic, & Biochemistry
Dianne Bennett · Sacramento City College
Chem 309 is an intensive survey of general, organic, and biological chemistry specifically designed for nursing majors and other health related fields. Topics include general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological chemistry as applied to the chemistry of the human body.
External
MPC CHEM 30B Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences
Jessica Baum · Monterey Peninsula College
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed for students entering baccalaureate programs in nursing, dental hygiene, home economics, or physical education. It offers an in-depth study of principles of organic and biological chemistry related to the health science field, including organic nomenclature, structures, properties, and reactions as well as biomolecules, metabolism, and physiological chemistry.
External
Chemistry 100: Fundamentals of Chemistry
Fred Garces · San Diego Miramar College
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions and changes of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Applications to everyday experiences are considered. This course is taken by students majoring in nursing or allied health sciences and provides a foundation for further coursework in chemistry.
External
A Quick Guide to Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences
Christine Davies · University of Wales Trinity Saint David · 2020
This resource is intended as an easy-to-use guide for anyone who needs some quick and simple advice on quantitative aspects of research in social sciences, covering subjects such as education, sociology, business, nursing. If you area qualitative researcher who needs to venture into the world of numbers, or a student instructed to undertake a quantitative research project despite a hatred for maths, then this booklet should be a real help. The booklet was amended in 2022 to take into account previous review comments.
External
Understanding and Doing Research in Education & the Social Sciences
Phillip Olt; Yaprak Ward; Kevin Splichal; Elliot Isom · Fort Hays State University · 2024
The purpose of this book is the provide an open-access, free textbook for initial learning about research for students in the social sciences and related professional fields (such as education, social work, business, or nursing).
External
Urban Health: A Practical Application for Clinical Based Learning
Cynthera McNeill; Umeika Stephens; Tara Walker · Wayne State University Library System · 2022
Urban Health: A Practical Application for Clinical Based Learning is an openly licensed, peer-reviewed textbook for clinical-based nursing educators covering barriers in urban health and their impact on patient health outcomes. The authors explore perspectives of urban communities, urban patients, and urban healthcare providers to offer insight into how healthcare providers can address disparities in urban healthcare, provide meaningful care with the lived experiences of urban patients in mind, and improve patient-provider communication by moving towards a more solution-driven, team-based care approach. Features include learning activities, exemplars, and case studies.
External
WCC: BIOC 141 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Colmenares and Ashburn · Windward Community College
BIOC 141- Biological chemistry focusing on the integration of concepts from general, inorganic, and biochemistry and their application to living systems. Satisfies the one-semester chemistry requirement for pre-nursing and pre-dental hygiene majors.
External
CHM 120: Survey of General Chemistry
Jesse Crandall · Grand Rapids Community College
GRCC CHM 120 (Survey of General Chemistry) is an introductory college chemistry course covering fundamental principles including atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, kinetics, and equilibrium. It is designed for students requiring a foundational understanding, often serving nursing or allied health tracks.
External
Chemistry 110: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Garima Garg · Rio Hondo College
This text takes up the fundamental concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between chemistry and the health/medical sciences, so the course is especially appropriate for students who intend to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related professions, including kinesiology and psychology.
External
CHE 125: GOB Introductory Chemistry
Erin O’Connell · UW-Milwaukee/Washington County & Waukesha
In this book you will be learning about the fundamental concepts of chemistry. These concepts are meant to help you understand more about the world around you, and to prepare you for the second semester of this course on organic and biochemistry. This is the first semester of two part course on nursing chemistry.
External
CHEM 309 General, Organic, & Biochemistry
Dianne Bennett · Sacramento City College
This course is an intensive survey of general, organic, and biological chemistry specifically designed for nursing majors and other health related fields. Topics include general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological chemistry as applied to the chemistry of the human body.
External
Chem 100: Fundamentals of G(OB) Chemistry
Fred Garces · San Diego Miramar College
This course is a one-semester survey of general, organic, and biological chemistry for nursing and other health-related fields. Topics include general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological chemistry as they apply to the human body. This course is intended for students majoring in nursing, nutrition, or allied health fields.
External
Chem 410: Chemistry for Health Sciences
Skyline
Survey of the principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. The physical and chemical properties of inorganic, organic, and biomolecules. Includes a study of equilibrium in chemical systems with special emphasis on chemical processes in the body. The laboratory component introduces qualitative and quantitative techniques of chemical study and manipulations with inorganic, organic, and biochemical reactions. Designed for Health Science majors (e.g. respiratory therapy, nursing).
External
MPC CHEM 30A Introduction to Chemistry for Health Sciences
Jessica Thomas · Monterey Peninsula College
This is an introductory chemistry course covering the principles of inorganic and organic chemistry. It is designed for students intending to enter many health science fields. The course is appropriate for most baccalaureate programs in nursing, dental hygiene, family and consumer science, and kinesiology.