Preoperative teaching received and valued in a day surgery setting

AORN Journal,  March, 2003  by Mary Jane Bernier,  Dolora C. Sanares,  Steven V. Owen,  Patricia L. Newhouse

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Mary Jane Bernier, RN, PhD, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.

Dolora C. Sanares, RN, MPA, is a nurse clinician IV, Nursing Service, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.

Steven V. Owen, PhD, is a professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.

Patricia L. Newhouse, RN, BSN, CNOR, is director of quality management, East Houston Regional Medical Center.

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