Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 22-26 , March 2006

Caring for the elderly: Changing perceptions and attitudes

  • Marge Lovell, RN, CCRC, CVN, BEd

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2005.11.001

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 22-26 , March 2006

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