Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 4 , Pages 187-188 , July 2008

Commentary: Gerontological nursing graduate education: Creating a future beyond “the tipping point”

  • Linda Thompson Adams, DrPH, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Linda Thompson Adams, DrPH, RN, FAAN is a Dean and Professor, Oakland University, School of Nursing, Rochester, MI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Linda Thompson Adams, 428 O'Dowd Hall, Rochester, MI 48309-4401.
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  • Ann L. Whall, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA

      Affiliations

    • Ann L. Whall, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA is a Visiting Professor and Allesee Endowed Chair, Oakland University, School of Nursing, Rochester, MI and Professor, University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI.

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doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2008.03.003

Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 4 , Pages 187-188 , July 2008

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