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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Internet site is to provide information and educational resources for the nursing profession.
Individuals with the appropriate experience must only use the information, resources and materials provided. Therefore the user must establish the applicability of any of the contained information before relying on it.
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ACCURACY
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SUBMISSIONS
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LINKS
It is our goal to provide increased value to you. Therefore this Website contains links to other Websites not operated by the Nursing Information Research Exchange (N.I.R.E.) and are provided as a matter of convenience only.
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LEGISLATION
These disclaimers and exclusions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Irish law.
VIEWS
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