Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 140-142 , April 2007

Emergency Contraception in the ED

  • Meg Douglass, RN, MSN, CEN, ACNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Meg Douglass, RN, MSN, CEN, ACNP, 1103 Whiston Drive, Apex, NC 27502

References 

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  8. American College of Emergency Physicians. Emergency contraception for women at risk of unintended and preventable pregnancy. Policy Statement 400343, approved October, 2004. Available from URL: www.acep.org/webportal/practiceresources/policystatements/pubhlth/emergencycontraceptionofwomenatriskofunintendedand preventablepregnancy.htm

 Section Editor: Susan McDaniel Hohenhaus, MA, RN, FAENThe opinions expressed are those of the respondents and should not be construed as the official position of the institution, ENA, or the Journal.

 Earn Up to 8 CE Hours. See page 188.

 Clinical questions from nurses are welcome, as are names and addresses of clinicians who are interested in answering questions. Submit to:Susan McDaniel Hohenhaus, RN, MA, FAEN6 Willard Terrace, Wellsboro, PA 16901570 724-1715 • shohenha@ptd.net

PII: S0099-1767(06)00740-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2006.11.010

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 2 , Pages 140-142 , April 2007

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