Academic nursing leadership in a rural setting: Different game, same standards

Mary E Burman1, Nancy L Fahrenwald2

  • 1University of Wyoming, USA.

Summary

Academic nursing leaders in rural areas face unique challenges in transforming nursing education and practice. This article explores these challenges and opportunities to meet rural health workforce needs.

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