University of California, San Francisco International Nursing Network for HIV/AIDS Research.

@article{Holzemer2007UniversityOC,
  title={University of California, San Francisco International Nursing Network for HIV/AIDS Research.},
  author={William L. Holzemer},
  journal={International nursing review},
  year={2007},
  volume={54 3},
  pages={
          234-42
        }
}
  • W. Holzemer
  • Published 1 September 2007
  • Medicine, Political Science
  • International nursing review
AIM The University of California, San Francisco International Nursing Network for HIV/AIDS Research (the Network) is an international group of nurse scientists dedicated to research and education for the purpose of improving HIV/AIDS nursing care around the world. This article describes the evolution of the Network, as well as its structure, achievements and challenges. BACKGROUND Although HIV/AIDS has been around for over 25 years, millions of people are still affected by the disease every… 
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