Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 42-49 , January 2009

Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Information Technology Competence––Agency Perspectives

  • Marilyn S. Fetter, PhD, APRN

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Villanova University, College of Nursing, Villanova, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Fetter: Villanova University, College of Nursing, Villanova, PA 19085.

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Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 42-49 , January 2009

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