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Open Educational Resources (OER)

This page contains Open Textbooks which are a type of OER. “OER” stands for Open Educational Resource. These resources are available at zero cost and can be used and adapted and without permission.

Check out the Library's OER page for more information.

OER Textbooks

Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections (STDs/STIs) by Flynn et al. (GALILEO Open Learning Materials) .
Location: OER

Chapter on STDs - Define STDs, explain how they are transmitted, and identify the most common STDs/STIs, Identify the incidence, prevalence, and cost of STIs in the United States - Learn prevention techniques and treatment options - Develop a personal plan for STI prevention
Introduction to Human Sexuality by Erika Goerling; Emerson Wolfe
Location: OER

Publication Date: 2022

Both Wolfe and Goerling teach human sexuality at Portland Community College and found that human sexuality textbooks were typically behind in presenting current language, ideas, and contemporary research often because of delayed timelines of publication of materials. Finally, many of the resources that were available for teaching human sexuality ...
A Textbook of Gynecology for Less-Resourced Locations by Heleen van Beekhuizen and Regine Unkel, Eds.
Location: OER

Publication Date: 2012

Approximately 1.2 billion women worldwide live in less-resourced locations and many of these women have little or no access to good-quality gynecological care. For such women there is, therefore, a significant need for evidence-based, cost-effective medical care. Unfortunately, however, most gynecological textbooks...
Drugs, Health, Addictions & Behaviour – 1st Canadian Edition by Denise Halsey and Sunil Boodhai
Location: OER

Publication Date: 2018

In this open textbook, you will find the following topics: Language and Substance Use, Why People Use Substances, How the Body Works, Types of Drugs Commonly Misused, Prescriptions, Over-the-Counter Medications (OTC)...

Open RN Virtual Simulations
The following is a virtual scenario designed to immerse you in the daily responsibilities and challenges of a nursing assistant. You will interact with a diverse set of patients, each with unique health conditions and care needs. As you navigate through this case study, you will choose which patients to visit and decide on the most appropriate care strategies. This interactive experience aims to enhance your understanding, improve your skills, and build your confidence in providing quality care.
Interactive Case Studies (NP e-resources)
Interactive case studies allow nurses and nursing students to test their knowledge of prescribing CDS in real-life patient interaction scenarios. The following case studies focus on an interaction with a specific population.

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