An innovative tool for experiential learning of nursing quality and safety competencies.

Judith St. Onge; Tracey Hodges; Marilyn McBride; Robin Parnell

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An innovative tool for experiential learning of nursing quality and safety competencies.

May 8, 2013

St. Onge J, Hodges T, McBride M, et al. Nurse Educator. 2013;38(2):71-75.

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This commentary describes how pocket guides can be used to integrate quality and safety skills into nursing curriculum.

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