Nurses’ Perceived Skills and Attitudes About Updated Safety Concepts
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Armstrong GE, Dietrich M, Norman L, Barnsteiner J, & Mion L. (2017). Nurses’ Perceived Skills and Attitudes About Updated Safety Concepts: Impact on Medication Administration Errors and Practices. J Nurs Care Qual. 32(3):226-233
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