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The measured impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students’ wellbeing, clinical placement and learning experiences: a cross sectional study

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Pages 7-20 | Received 27 Feb 2023, Accepted 23 Dec 2023, Published online: 09 Jan 2024

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