Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 46-53 , January 2008

The Nature and Implications of Support in Graduate Nurse Transition Programs: An Australian Study

  • Megan-Jane Johnstone, PhD, BA, RN, FRCNA

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Nursing/Director of Research, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne VIC 3083, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Johnstone: Professor of Nursing/Director of Research, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University—Bundoora West Campus, PO Box 71, Melbourne VIC 3083, Australia.
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  • Olga Kanitsaki, PhD, MEdStud, BAppSc (AdvNsg), RN, FRCNA

      Affiliations

    • Adjunct Professor, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, RMIT University, Melbourne VIC 3083, Australia
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  • Tracey Currie, MEd, GradCertHealthLaw, BN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, Division of Nursing and Midwifery, RMIT University, Melbourne VIC 3083, Australia

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2007.06.003

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 46-53 , January 2008

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