Becoming an Expert Nurse
AJN American Journal of NursingPublished 1 June 1997
Peter Benner, Christine Tanner, Catherine A. Chesla
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Learning to 'read' your patient is as important as any lesson taught in the classroom. Based on their six-year study, these nurse researchers explain how the expert nurse combines practical experience and textbook knowledge in responding to the needs of patients.
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MedicineHealth ProfessionsNursing
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