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1Evidence into Practice Team, RCN Learning and Development Institute, London. jenny.gordon@rcn.org.uk
Abstract:
This is the seventh article in a nine-part series describing the Principles of Nursing Practice developed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in collaboration with patient and service organisations, the Department of Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The article discusses Principle F, the application of skills and knowledge to person-centred nursing care.
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