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The Professional Development Needs of Registered Nurses in Residential Aged Care

  • Sharyn Hunter, RN PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle and Consultant, Anglican Care, New South Wales
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  • Margaret McMillan, RN PhD (Faculty of Health)

      Affiliations

    • University of Newcastle, New South Wales
    • Corresponding Author InformationProfessor Margaret McMillan
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  • Jane Conway, RN DEd

      Affiliations

    • Organisational Education Learning and Development, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health Service and School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, New South Wales

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