Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 157-162 , June 2008

Making a Difference: Why Perianesthesia Nurses Must Be Involved in the Policy and Political Process

  • Judith K. Leavitt, MEd, RN, FAAN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Judith K. Leavitt, 35 Chautauqua Ridge, Barnardsville, NC 28709

References 

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PII: S1089-9472(08)00059-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2008.03.001

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 157-162 , June 2008