Module #3

The assignments in module 3 have been very helpful in forcing me to search and become more familiar with different databases (PubMed, CINHAL, etc.).  My chosen topic, Gestational Diabetes, is very interesting and I have decided to use it for my capstone project.  I am acquiring a very nice reference library on the subject through EndNote, which allows me to keep all my articles organized in alphabetical order by author's last name.  All the information is at my fingertips and allows me to read articles in my spare time.

The activities in module 3 are very relevant ot my graduate course work.  When I compared the type of information found on Google as opposed to the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), I could see the difference in information that these 2 sites provided.  Google provided some good information in a very informal way, and also some not so reliable information; the NGC presented information about gestational diabetes in depth.  I found EVERYTHING in the NGC site from ICD9 codes to guideline objectives, intended users, clinical specialties that can use the information, etc.

I can see myself using the activities in module 3 for the rest of my professional life.  Once I finish school, the need to obtain evidence based information continues; I am planning in using CINHAL, PubMed, the NGC, and other sites that provide relevant, up to date information in order to deliver quality care to my clients.