Nursing Outlook
Volume 55, Issue 2 , Pages 106-110 , March 2007

Lessons learned: Integrating a service learning community-based partnership into the curriculum

  • Jenny B. Hamner, RN, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Jenny B. Hamner, Auburn University School of Nursing, Miller Hall, Thach Ave, Auburn University, AL 36849.
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  • Barbara Wilder, RN, DSN, CFNP
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  • Linda Byrd, RN, MSN, CFNP

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doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2007.01.008

Nursing Outlook
Volume 55, Issue 2 , Pages 106-110 , March 2007

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