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The Important Role of Nurses on Television Cover
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ajon-2026-0014 | Journal eISSN: 2208-6781 | Journal ISSN: 1032-335X
Language: English
Page range: 26 - 36
Published on: Sep 21, 2026
Published by: Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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