phone: 814-865-3713
Life Sciences Library
408 Paterno Library
Nancy Henry
Title: Health Sciences Librarian
phone: 814-865-3713
Life Sciences Library
408 Paterno Library
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Suggested CAT Search Terms: nursing careers, nursing theory, perioperative nursing, terminal care, drug interactions, health education, health promotion, cancer, diabetes.
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