The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing students professional communication skills.

Cynthia M Thomas; Evelyn Bertram; Doreen Johnson

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The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing students professional communication skills.

July 15, 2009

Thomas CM, Bertram E, Johnson D. Nurse Educ. 2009;34(4):176-80.

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This article describes the use of a communication technique to better prepare nursing school graduates for clinical work.

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