Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 435-440 , October 2008

Transitioning from Novice to Competent: What Can We Learn From the Literature About Graduate Nurses in the Emergency Setting?

  • Anna Maria Valdez, RN, PhD, CEN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Anna Maria Valdez, RN, PhD, CEN, 451 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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PII: S0099-1767(07)00448-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.07.008

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 435-440 , October 2008

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