Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 142-144 , April 2008

A Practical Approach to Observation of the Emergency Care Setting

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 Section Editor: Susan McDaniel Hohenhaus MA, RN, FAEN

 The opinions expressed are those of the respondents and should not be construed as the official position of the institution, ENA, or the Journal.

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.09.019

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 142-144 , April 2008