Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 260-266 , September 2009

Teaching Excellence in Nursing Education: A Caring Framework

  • Jo-Ann V. Sawatzky, RN, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Sawatzky: Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, #367 Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2.
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  • Carol L. Enns, RN, MN

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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  • Terri J. Ashcroft, RN, MN

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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  • Penny L. Davis, RN, MEd

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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  • B. Nicole Harder, RN, MPA

      Affiliations

    • Instructor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2009.01.017

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 260-266 , September 2009

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