Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 519-525 , December 2005

A Descriptive Study of the Perceptions of Workplace Violence and Safety Strategies of Nurses Working in Level I Trauma Centers

  • Martha Catlette, RN, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Martha Catlette, Mid Delta Health Systems, 405 N Hayden St, Belzoni, MS 39038

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PII: S0099-1767(05)00433-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2005.07.008

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 519-525 , December 2005