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What a Nurse Really Wants.

Lois Corcoran¹

¹Lois Corcoran is pursuing a master of science in nursing and works on a cardiac step-down unit. Off the Charts is coordinated by Jacob Molyneux, senior editor: jacob.molyneux@wolterskluwer.com.

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Summary

AJN

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Policy
Clinical Practice

Background:

AJN's Off the Charts blog offers timely perspectives.
Diverse authors contribute to discussions on professional, policy, and clinical issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight important blog posts from AJN's Off the Charts.
To provide wider visibility for deserving content.

Main Methods:

Regularly updated blog posts.
Curated selection for the 'Best of the Blog' column.

Main Results:

Timely and personal perspectives on nursing topics.
Increased attention to key blog entries.

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