Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 6 , Pages 329-336 , November 2008

Capacity for the Advancement of Nursing Science: Issues and Challenges

  • Kathleen M. Potempa, DNSc

      Affiliations

    • Dean and Professor, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Potempa: University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 North Ingalls Building No. 1320, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
    • ,
  • Richard W. Redman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director of Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Studies, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI
    • ,
  • Christine A. Anderson, MA

      Affiliations

    • PhD Candidate, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI

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Journal of Professional Nursing
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