Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 5-10 , February 2009

A journey taken when developing a new neurovascular assessment tool

  • Siobhan Murphy, BSc(Hons), MSc, RGN, RNT (College Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +353 214901492.
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  • Col Conway (Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator)

      Affiliations

    • Nurse Practice Development Unit, Cork University Hospital, Ireland
    • ,
  • Niamh B. McGrath, RGN, BSc, MSc, RNP (Acting Orthopaedic Trauma Nurse Co-ordinator)

      Affiliations

    • GB Orthopaedics, Cork University Hospital, Ireland
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  • Breda O’ Leary, RGN, BSc, HDip (Clinical Nurse Manager Orthopedic Ward)

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Ward, Cork University Hospital, Ireland
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  • Mary P. O’Sullivan, RGN, BNS, RNT, MSc (Clinical Development Co-ordinator)

      Affiliations

    • St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Gurranebraher, Cork, Ireland
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  • Anne Powell, RGN, RM, BNS (Clinical Placement Co-ordinator)

      Affiliations

    • Cork University Hospital, Ireland

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PII: S1361-3111(08)00081-2

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2008.10.006

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 5-10 , February 2009

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