Thursday, September 11, 2025

New Point-of-Care Tool: Elsevier Clinical Key Skills



Elsevier ClinicalKey and Clinical Skills is Ascension’s new designated point of care (POC) tools. They will officially go live on Sept. 22. However, starting Sept. 9, associates will be able to access the system prior to the official launch. This early access allows nurses and allied health professionals across Ascension to explore the tools and find the most clinically relevant answers through a wide variety of evidence-based content. 

Not just for Nursing:  Allied health areas such as PT, OT, Speech, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Imaging, Case Management, and more ... can benefit as well.  Elsevier offers 

  • clinical skills procedures
  • medication information
  • clinical updates
  • calculators
  • patient education
  • books
  • journals, and more.

Please note that NRC+ will no longer be available after Sept. 22

Associates are encouraged to print out any Continuing Education (CE) certificates from NRC+ BEFORE this date to keep for their records. They can access their certificates for earned CEs by visiting ceu.cinahl.com and navigating to their transcript. If they haven't printed CEs before, they may need to create an account to access their transcript.

         Transition from NRC Plus to Elsevier for CEUs


Transitioning from NRC+ to Elsevier aligns with our Mission of caring for those in need, especially the most vulnerable, to enhance access to care and unify our resources across the system. This change empowers our clinical community with robust, evidence-based tools and supports our commitment to holistic care.


Ways to access Elsevier beginning Sept. 9

  • Desktop icon: Look for the “Elsevier ClinicalKey - Skills” icon on your desktop for direct access. Desktop icons are being rolled out in phases and should be available on most desktops by Friday, Sept. 12.

  • Good Day Ascension intranet: The “Elsevier ClinicalKey - Skills” link can be found in the following locations:

    • Ministry Market page: Available on each market’s “Applications” page.

    • Clinical services community page: Under the “Links” section.

    • Nursing Community page: Under the “Quick Links” section.

    • Ascension Medical Library sites: In the “Ascension-wide Resources” section on the home page.

  • Important: Please follow the instructions in the Access Guide the first time you use Elsevier to ensure a smooth initial setup. Ensure you are on the hospital network or connected to the VPN.


Training and office hours

  • 10-minute trainings: Offered three times daily from Sept. 9-13 to guide associates through using ClinicalKey and Clinical Skills effectively. 

  • Office hours: Available from Sept. 15-Oct. 2 to answer any questions that you may have. Drop in for Q&A and additional support.

    • Monday, Sept. 15-Friday, Sept. 19

    • Tuesdays, Sept. 23 and Sept. 30; Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2

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