Tips for scholarly writing in nursing

Professional nurses, and certainly those in academia and nursing service leadership positions, are experiencing an increasing need for writing skills. Among the most important skills required for scholarly writing are those relating to critical thinking. With this in mind, suggestions for scholarly...

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Published in:Journal of professional nursing 2000, Vol.16 (1), p.6-12
Main Author: Dexter, P
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