Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 10-15 , January 2010

The Efficacy of an Educational Intervention on Documentation of Pain Management for the Elderly Patient With a Hip Fracture in the Emergency Department

  • Susan E. Jackson, EdD, APN-BC, MSN, CEN, CCRN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Susan E. Jackson, EdD, APN-BC, MSN, CEN, CCRN, 20 Mair Ave, Totowa, NJ 07512

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2008.08.022

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 10-15 , January 2010

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