Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 3 , Pages 138-139 , May 2008

Using a standardized language to increase collaboration between research and practice

  • Karen S. Martin, RN, MSN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Karen S. Martin, RN, MSN, FAAN, is a Health Care Consultant, Martin Associates, Omaha, NE.
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Ms. Karen S. Martin, 2115 S 130th Street, Omaha, NE 68144.
    • ,
  • Kathryn H. Bowles, RN, PhD, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Kathryn H. Bowles, RN, PhD, FAAN, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, Philadelphia, PA.

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PII: S0029-6554(08)00095-X

doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2008.03.012

Nursing Outlook
Volume 56, Issue 3 , Pages 138-139 , May 2008

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