Nurse Leader
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 59-66 , June 2008

Journey to Nursing Excellence: Building Partnerships for Success

  • Paula Spears, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC

      Affiliations

    • Paula Spears, DNSc, RN, CNAA-BC, is the corporate director for clinical practice and education.
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  • Denise Thornton, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC

      Affiliations

    • Denise Thornton, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC, is manager of clinical programs and contracts
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  • Laura M. Long, MA, BSN, RN-BC

      Affiliations

    • Laura M. Long, MA, BSN, RN-BC, is clinical development coordinator.

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 All authors are employed by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee.

PII: S1541-4612(08)00098-0

doi: 10.1016/j.mnl.2008.04.009

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