Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 6 , Pages 358-363 , November 2008

The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program: A Unique Model to Promote Engagement in Research

  • Judith A. Vessey, PhD, MBA, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Vessey: PhD, MBA, FAAN, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Cushing Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02482.
    • Lelia Holden Carroll Professor in Nursing, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA
  • ,
  • Rosanna F. DeMarco, PhD, APRN, BC, ACRN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2008.06.003

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 6 , Pages 358-363 , November 2008