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Resource Development Team 2025
Authors:
Dr. Florriann Fehr, R.N., BScN, M.N., Ph.D. 
Ime Stavinga, RA, TRU BScN Student 
Katie Gregson, RA, TRU BScN Student 
Dr. Tracy Christianson, R.N., BSN, M.N., Ph.D. 
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Resources
This resource by Dr. Florriann Fehr has been created from a combination of original content and materials compiled and adapted from a number of open text publications, including:
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