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Nurses as patients: what I learned from being on the other side
Experiencing the patient journey can be overwhelming, but it can also inspire and expand your nursing focus. We talk to four nurses about what it meant for them
Jennifer Trueland
Posted 12 January 2024 - 08:00
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