Bethany C. DeMarco, BA, BSN, RN bethanydemarco@gmail.com
Research team: Bethany C. DeMarco, BA, BSN, RN, Jessica L. McDonald, BS, BSN, RN;
Dan Van Leuven, BS, BSN, RN; Tara Shaw, BS, BSN, RN.
Special Thanks to Beverly Sesters, DNP for facilitating our participation in the AHNA
Conference, the Reflection Room and research survey.
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