Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 397-399 , December 2006

Surgical Preoperative Preparation for Children: The Need for More Evidence From Nurse Scientists

  • Cecily L. Betz, PhD, RN, FAAN (Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Pediatric Nursing)

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PII: S0882-5963(06)00325-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2006.07.005

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 397-399 , December 2006