Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 83-87 , June 2009

Benefits of a Flexible Neonatal Online Nursing Orientation Program

  • Leslie Altimier, RNC, MSN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Leslie Altimier, RNC, MSN, Mercy Anderson Hospital, 7500 State Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255.

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PII: S1527-3369(09)00035-X

doi: 10.1053/j.nainr.2009.03.014

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 83-87 , June 2009

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