Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 108-115 , March 2010

Influence of Work Role and Perceptions of Climate on Faculty Organizational Commitment

  • Denise K. Gormley, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Gormley: Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038.
    • ,
  • Susan Kennerly, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 108-115 , March 2010

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