International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 345-354 , August 1999

Contribution of basic sciences to academic success in nursing education

Received 1 July 1998 ,Revised 1 November 1998 ,Accepted 1 January 1999.

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International Journal of Nursing Studies
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