Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 289-298 , August 2010

The Lived Experience of Foster Parents of Children With Special Needs Living in Rural Areas

  • Lori S. Lauver, PhD, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Lori S. Lauver, PhD, RN.

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PII: S0882-5963(09)00118-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.04.004

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 289-298 , August 2010