International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 211-227 , February 2005

Job satisfaction among nurses: a literature review

Received 13 May 2004 ,Revised 15 August 2004 ,Accepted 7 September 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.09.003

International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 211-227 , February 2005

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