Comparing the academic performance of students in traditional and second-degree baccalaureate programs

Journal of Nursing Education

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 139-141

  Korvick, Lynda M ^a   Wisener, Linda K ^a   Loftis, Lea Ann ^a   Williamson, Marvel L ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 42149089012     PISSN: 01484834     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20080301-10     Document Type: Article

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