Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 188-195 , May 2010

Revision and Evaluation of the Indiana University School of Nursing Baccalaureate Admission Process

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.01.003

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 188-195 , May 2010

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