Going Dutch: emergency nursing in the Netherlands.
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Netherlands? Windmills, tulips, speed skating, the red-light district, and drugs? Next to these iconic trademarks, the Netherlands is also known for its health care system, which is not only well organized but also accessible to all who live and work in the Netherlands. This article provides an inside look into the Dutch health care system focused on emergency nursing.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
دوره 40 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014