Toward a theory of self-reconciliation following mistakes in nursing practice.

Nancy J. Crigger; Vicki L. Meek

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Toward a theory of self-reconciliation following mistakes in nursing practice.

June 13, 2007

Crigger NJ, Meek VL. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2007;39(2):177-83.

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The authors interviewed practicing nurses regarding their responses to making an error and categorized the ways in which nurses reconcile these mistakes.

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