Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 4 , Pages 159-166 , July 2008

Using clinical simulations in geriatric nursing continuing education

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 Funding source: Health Services and Resources Administration.

 Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program.

 Grant Number: D62HP01913.

PII: S0029-6554(08)00044-4

doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2008.02.006

Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 4 , Pages 159-166 , July 2008