Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 359-363 , August 2011

Health Fairs as a Forum to Pique Young Children's Interest in Nursing

  • Lori S. Lauver, PhD, RN

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2010.06.013

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 359-363 , August 2011