Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 4-11 , January 2010

Relationships between formalized preceptor orientation and student outcomes

  • Alicia L. Warren, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
    • ,
  • Sharon A. Denham, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Ohio University School of Nursing, Athens, OH 45701, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

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doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2009.02.003

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