Improving healthcare outcomes and accessibility in the USA: the advanced practice nurse

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  • Andra Hanlon Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

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https://doi.org/10.14528/snr.2015.49.2.64

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nurses, education, USA

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Andra Hanlon, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

Andra Hanlon PhD, Professor and Associate Dean

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2015-06-27

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Hanlon, A. (2015). Improving healthcare outcomes and accessibility in the USA: the advanced practice nurse. Slovenian Nursing Review, 49(2). https://doi.org/10.14528/snr.2015.49.2.64

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