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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) offers free internet access to online nursing resources for members. This includes electronic journals and databases, enhancing professional development and information accessibility for nurses.

Area of Science:

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  • Digital Health Resources

Background:

  • The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) aims to enhance member benefits.
  • Increasing demand for accessible online nursing information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide RCN members with free personal internet access to online nursing information products.
  • To integrate electronic journals and a key nursing database into the RCN membership package.

Main Methods:

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Main Results:

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