Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 346-351 , August 2007

Bronchiolitis: Advanced Practice Focus in the Emergency Department

  • Kerry C. Willis, MSN, CRNP, CEN, CCRN, EMT-P

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Kerry C. Willis, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, CC & I-78, Allentown, PA

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 Submissions may be sent to:Kerry C. Willis, MSN, CRNP, CEN, CCRN, EMT-Pkcw0143@yahoo.com

 Earn Up to 8 CE Hours. See page 416.

PII: S0099-1767(07)00182-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.03.004

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 346-351 , August 2007

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