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NUR 308: Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice: Background Reading

Why use a reference book?

 Reference sources are invaluable for defining key concepts, providing brief overviews of a subject, and identifying major theories and research developments. They can provide you with the background you need to select and develop a topic of research, or help you explore internship or career opportunities.

Reference Sources

Useful when you need an overview or introduction to a topic, or when you want brief, factual information. For a more comprehensive list, consult the Nursing subject guide.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The article about RNs, which gives brief descriptions of many nursing specialities, is available here.