The Use of Tai-Chi to Reduce Anxiety Among Nursing Students Undergoing Simulation

Angela Mulcahy1, Brian Holland, Kevin Gosselin

  • 1About the Authors Angela Mulcahy, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CHSE, is a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University College of Nursing, Bryan, Texas. Brian Holland, PhD, RN, is associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Florida College of Nursing. Kevin Gosselin, PhD, is director, Academics and Biostatistics, HonorHealth Research Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona. Alison Pittman, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE, is a clinical assistant professor, Texas A&M University College of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Mulcahy at mulcahy@tamhsc.edu.

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