Whether you have a homegrown course "packet" or aspire to create an entire textbook, Rod Library can support you in creating, licensing, and sharing materials that you intend to be free of charge. This includes modifying existing materials that are openly-licensed. Details: https://guides.lib.uni.edu/oer/authoring
Included on this guide are selected Open Educational Resources (OER) in nursing, with an emphasis on peer-reviewed textbooks such as those from Open RN and those reviewed in the Open Textbook Library or by relevant associations. Some free resources may be included that aren't technically OER because they do not have open licenses. Be sure to evaluate each resource for quality and usage rights.
For more, use the Find Open Textbooks tab on the left side of this guide. Rod Library's OneSearch also includes some open textbooks as well as licensed ebooks; note that if you plan to use a library-licensed ebook for a course, you need to notify your liaison librarian well in advance (more on textbooks & library ebooks).
Forthcoming (spring 2024): There are 8 peer-reviewed nursing textbooks under development through OpenStax in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. O.N.E. Project books will be added to the lists below once published and will cover the following topics:
More information: Press Release, Project Overview, Project Group (join for updates)
A Long Goodbye: Ed and Mary's Journey with Lewy Body Dementia by 8 additional titles forthcoming (spring 2024) from OER Nursing Essentials (O.N.E.) Project: See details above.
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual for Nursing and Allied Health by 
Histology Atlas for Anatomy and Physiology by 
Human Anatomy and Physiology I by 
Human Anatomy: Self-Assessment Review Questions by 
Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care: Faculty Ancillary Resource by 
Introduction to Health Assessment for the Nursing Professional by 
Introduction to Health Assessment for the Nursing Professional-Part II by 
Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control Practices for the Interprofessional Learner by 
Nursing Advanced Skills by 
Nursing Assistant by 
Nursing Fundamentals by 
Nursing Skills 2e by 
Skin and Wound Care for Health Care Professionals by 
Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion by 
Health Case Studies: Toward Closing the Healthcare Communication Gap by 
Community Health Nursing: A Call to Action (forthcoming 2023) by 
Community Interventions in Obesity-related Chronic Diseases by 
Nutrition for Nurses by 
Public Health Ethics: Cases Spanning the Globe by 
Redesigning Lives: Learning How Space Impacts Residents in Affordable Supportive Housing Initiatives by 
Social Determinants of Health in Nursing Education: Integrating Into Curriculum and Practice by 
Diversity Exchange by 
An Introduction to Anti-Racism for the Nursing Professional by 
A Modern How To Manual For Student Activists for Public Health and Social Justice by 
Perspectives on Bias in Medicine by 
Public Policy Responses to the Pandemic, and Building Back Better by 
Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being by 
The Health Informatics Guide: A Beginner’s Guide to Systems by 
The Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration by 
Leading Change in Health Systems: Strategies for RN-BSN Students by 
Leading in Health and Social Care: Leadership Concepts and Practices to Strengthen Health and Social Care Services by 
Leadership for Nurses in Clinical Settings by 
Nursing Management and Professional Concepts by 
Comprehensive Midwifery: The Role of the Midwife in Health Care Practice, Education, and Research by 
Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today by 
Human Reproduction: A Clinical Approach by 
Nursing Pharmacology 2e by 
Pathology: From the Tissue Level to Clinical Manifestations and Inter-professional Care by 
Essential Notes on Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses by 
MENTAL HEALTH IS A VERB: A Pocket Guide to Mental Health for Nursing Students by 
Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts by 
Finding Evidence-based Information for Health Sciences Students by 
HE 220: Introduction to Epidemiology and Healthy Data Analysis by 
Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students by 
Simulation Scenarios for Nurse Practitioner Educators: A Faculty Guide by For freely available virtual reality simulations & scenarios, see Open RN links below.
Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion by 
Course Implementation Guide for Capacity to Connect: Supporting Students’ Mental Health (for Faculty and Staff) by Health Case Studies: Toward Closing the Healthcare Communication Gap by 
Career Cornerstones: Establishing a Foundation for a Career in Healthcare by 
General Inpatient Management of Pediatric Diabetes Mellitus at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital by 
Strategies for Success in Nursing School: From Start to Finish by 
Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice by For more of interest, see resources in the natural sciences (including Biology), psychology, and social work.
Free, customizable NCLEX formative assessments support student preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX, including case study and bowtie questions. Content can be embedded within Blackboard and is integrated with the Open RN free nursing textbooks.
Connolly, T., & Svoboda, E. (2023). Open Educational Resources in nursing curricula: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Education, 62(3), 147-154. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20230109-04
Ernstmeyer, K. E., & Christman, E. I. (2023). Adopting Open Educational Resources as an equity strategy. Nursing Education Perspectives, 44(5), 306-307. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001170
Sanderson, C. D., Hollinger-Smith, L. M., & Cox, K. (2021). Developing a social determinants of learning™ framework: A case study. Nursing Education Perspectives, 42(4), 205. https//doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000810
Note: While course materials are not specifically addressed, ensuring access is part of the educational justice that is central to this model.
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