Australian Critical Care
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 3-5 , February 2007

Securing the future of critical care nursing in Australia

  • Sharon McKinley

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PII: S1036-7314(06)00006-3

doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2006.11.004

Australian Critical Care
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 3-5 , February 2007

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