The Experience of the Nursing Licensure Examination Among Newly Graduated Nurses: A Qualitative Study.
Background: The nursing licensure examination is the final assessment of the university curriculum, certifying that students have acquired the competencies necessary for practicing the profession. Understanding the meaning and usefulness attributed to this test can contribute to the international de...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 10; pp. 347 - 369 |
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