Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 60-67 , January 2006

Validating the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale

  • Marilyn D. Klakovich, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer and Director of Continuing Education, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Klakovich: 901 East Alosta Ave., Azusa, California 91702-7000.
    • ,
  • Felicitas A. dela Cruz, DNSc, RN, FAANP

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.12.005

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 60-67 , January 2006

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