Nursing Outlook
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 59-65 , March 2005

Critical thinking and patient outcomes: A review

  • Diane M. Fesler-Birch, RN, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Diane M. Fesler-Birch, Concordia University, 17509 N. E. 65th Ct, Vancouver Washington 98686

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Nursing Outlook
Volume 53, Issue 2 , Pages 59-65 , March 2005