Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 146-151 , May 2008

Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Blueprint for Excellence

  • Arlene M. Sperhac, PhD, CPNP, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Arlene M. Sperhac PhD, CPNP, FAAN, Rush University College of Nursing, 600 S Paulina, Suite 1080, Chicago, IL 60612
  • ,
  • Patricia Clinton, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.12.015

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 146-151 , May 2008