Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 49-53 , January 2010

Learning Styles of Registered Nurses Enrolled in an Online Nursing Program

  • Anita Smith, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Smith: University of South Alabama, Springhill Campus, Mobile, AL 36688.

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2009.04.006

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 49-53 , January 2010