Nursing Practice Environments and Job Outcomes in Ambulatory Oncology Settings
JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationPublished 28 February 2013Open access
Christopher R. Friese, Laurel Himes-Ferris
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Favorable practice environments are key to effective nurse retention, and staffing, leadership, and resource allocation influence retention in ambulatory settings.
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Favorable practice environments are key to effective nurse retention. Staffing, leadership, and resource allocation influence retention in ambulatory settings.
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Health ProfessionsNursing
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