Your ebook just got smarter. Meet Nora AI™
Nora AI is a trusted, AI-powered learning assistant built exclusively in Elsevier ebooks on VitalSource’s Bookshelf® platform — giving you instant, evidence-based answers right when you need them. Questions come up constantly between lectures, clinicals, and exam prep — and you can’t always wait for an answer. Just ask Nora AI and get a clear, personalized response grounded in the exact content you’re studying. No tab switching. No searching. No falling behind.
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What Nora AI can do for you
Get Instant Answers
Ask Nora AI and get a personalized, evidence-based answer drawn directly from your eBook — not a generic internet search.
Break Down Complex Topics
Nora AI translates difficult course material into clear explanations so you can address misunderstandings before they snowball.
Think It Through with Tutor Mode
Nora AI doesn’t just give you the answer — it helps you figure it out yourself, building the critical reasoning skills that exams and clinical practice require.
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Affordable knowledge, built for you
Get the resources you need often at a lower cost than print. Quality content designed to support your goals, without stretching your budget.
Seamless access wherever you are
Open your eBook on your laptop, tablet, or phone – online or offline. Learning fits into your life, no matter where you go.
Always in sync
Start reading on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Your progress and notes stay with you, every step of the way.
Tools that make learning stick
Highlight key points, take notes, create flashcards, or listen to your eBook read aloud. Interactive features help you deepen your knowledge, your way
Frequently Asked Questions
Which eBooks include Nora AI?
Nora AI is built into select Elsevier nursing and health-professions eBooks on the VitalSource Bookshelf® platform.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Nora AI is already built into your eBook — nothing extra to install.
How do I access Nora AI after purchase?
Open your eBook and click the icon in the top right corner. Watch our training video for a quick tour of where to find it and what it can do.
What is Tutor Mode?
Tutor Mode coaches you toward the answer instead of giving it to you. It asks guiding questions, adjusts to where you’re stuck, and gets more challenging as you improve.