Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 211-217 , June 2008

First Encounters: A Psychiatric Emergency Program

  • Joe Eppling, BSN, MS, RN, CRRN, CNAA, BC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Joe Eppling, BSN, MS, RN, CRRN, CNAA, BC, Behavioral Health Services, East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70070

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PII: S0099-1767(07)00285-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.04.020

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 211-217 , June 2008

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