Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 125-132 , March 2010

Dying With Dignity in America: The Transformational Leadership of Florence Wald

  • Cynthia Adams, RN, EdD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Dr. Adams: Director of Nursing, Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103.

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2009.12.009

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 125-132 , March 2010

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