Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 314-318 , August 2007

An Exploration of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Emergency Nurses Following Hurricane Katrina

  • Elizabeth D. Battles, RN, BSN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Elizabeth D. Battles, RN, BSN, 204 Riviera Dr, Slidell, LA 70460

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PII: S0099-1767(07)00052-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.01.008

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 314-318 , August 2007