Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 14-21 , January 2009

High-fidelity human simulation in nursing education: A review of literature and guide for implementation

  • Judy R. Hyland, MS, RN

      Affiliations

    • Elsevier Review and Testing, Houston, TX 77042, USA
    • Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 713 346 6962; fax: +1 713 346 6970.
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  • Margaret C. Hawkins, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX 77030, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2008.07.004

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 14-21 , January 2009

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