The value of a perioperative nurse

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Ralph, Nicholas. 2019. "The value of a perioperative nurse ." Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 32 (2), pp. 3-4. https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1059
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The value of a perioperative nurse

ERA Journal ID36332
Article CategoryEditorial
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AuthorRalph, Nicholas
Journal TitleJournal of Perioperative Nursing
Journal Citation32 (2), pp. 3-4
Number of Pages2
Year2019
PublisherAustralian College of Perioperative Nurses
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN2209-1084
2209-1092
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1059
Web Address (URL)https://www.journal.acorn.org.au/jpn/vol32/iss2/1/
Keywordsperioperative nursing
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420501. Acute care
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Nursing and Midwifery
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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