Fighting the flu: a vaccination program for healthcare workers.

نویسنده

  • Anita M Reedy
چکیده

This feature provides a platform for oncology nurses to illustrate the many ways that leadership may be realized and professional practice may transform cancer care. Possible submissions include but are not limited to overviews of projects, accounts of the application of leadership principles or theories to practice, and interviews with nurse leaders. Descriptions of activities, projects, or action plans that are ongoing or completed are welcome. manuscripts should clearly link the content to the impact on cancer care. manuscripts should be six to eight doublespaced pages, exclusive of references and tables, and accompanied by a cover letter requesting consideration for this feature. For more information, contact Associate Editor Paula Klemm, PhD, rn, Ocn, at [email protected] or Associate Editor Judith K. Payne, PhD, rn, AOcn, at [email protected] Paula Klemm, PhD, RN, OCN® Associate Editor

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Oncology nursing forum

دوره 35 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008