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Nursing science--does it make a difference?

Abstract

We have myriad questions about nursing. We also have opinions and assumptions as to the true answers, but generally lack evidence or documentation to support these answers. My topic is a question, and I shall ask other questions related to the topic. To some I propose answers that can be documented. I do not argue that these are the final answers. I claim the right to come up with new answers, next week or next year.

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K Lerheim. Nursing science--does it make a difference?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2071327/

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