Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 6 , Pages 332-337 , November 2009

Fostering patient safety competencies using multiple-patient simulation experiences

  • Pamela M. Ironside, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Pamela Ironside, Indiana University School of Nursing, 1111 Middle Dr., NU 478, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
    • ,
  • Pamela R. Jeffries, DNS, RN, FAAN, ANEF
    • ,
  • Anne Martin, RN, MSN, ACNP, CNE

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doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2009.07.010

Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 6 , Pages 332-337 , November 2009

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