Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 144-149 , May 2007

Predicting Early Academic Achievement in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

  • Sarah E. Newton, PhD, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Newton: Oakland University, 448 O'Dowd Hall, Rochester, MI 48309.
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  • Laureen H. Smith, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Oakland University School of Nursing, Rochester, MI
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  • Gary Moore, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, the Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
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  • Morris Magnan, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Oakland University School of Nursing, Rochester, MI

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PII: S8755-7223(06)00102-5

doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2006.07.001

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 144-149 , May 2007