Educating RNs regarding palliative care in long-term care generates positive outcomes for patients with end-stage chronic illness

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 323-328

  Grossman, Sheila ^a  

^a FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Educating RNs; Long term care; Palliative care; Symptom management

Indexed keywords

EID: 73849105292     PISSN: 15222179     EISSN: 15390705     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.NJH.0000299316.45256.f3     Document Type: Article

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