The positive impact of preceptors on recruitment and retention of RNs in long-term care: A pilot project

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 48-54

  Aaron, Charlene S ^a  

^a ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79954573530     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20101112-01     Document Type: Article

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