Exploring the value of dignity in the work-life of nurses

Contemporary Nurse

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 225-236

  Lawless, Jane ^a   Moss, Cheryle ^a  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Dignity; Nursing; Nursing workforce; Workplace culture

Indexed keywords

EID: 34547538500     PISSN: 10376178     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5172/conu.2007.24.2.225     Document Type: Review

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