- Edith Garland Dupré Library
- Research Guides
- Resources for RN-to-BSN Students
- Writing in the Nursing Field
Resources for RN-to-BSN Students
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Helpful information on writing in the Nursing field:
- Purdue Online Writing Lab: List of Nursing Resourcesincluding links to APA resources, writing in a group, writing for your audience, evaluating sources of information, conducting an interview, using proper grammar, and much more
APA Help
Most University nursing students are required to use APA (American Psychological Association) style. This style requires a mix of in-text citations, rather than footnotes, and a detailed references list at the end of the work.
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationThe library does have several current print copies
- Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style GuideOff-campus students may find it helpful to refer here
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)A trusted, award-winning writing resource. If you have a brief writing related question, you can also contact the OWL Mail Tutors for help.
The Writing Center
The UL Lafayette Department of English provides writing assistance at its Writing Center located in the library on the 1st floor in Room 155, around the corner from the Reference Desk.
In-person tutoring services are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters to help students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines at any stage in the writing process. Resources for those writing in English as a second language are also available.
Visit the Writing Center for more information and hours.