A case study exploring the current issues faced by diploma-prepared nurses.
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Nursing is a dynamic and rapidly progressing field. As the profession changes over time, it is vital to study how these transformations influence the workforce. In this study, the aim was to explore how diploma-prepared nurses are functioning in the acute care setting and how modifications in educational requirements and technological advancement have affected their nursing practice.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal for nurses in professional development
دوره 29 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013