Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 572-576 , November 2010

Myths and Stereotypes: How Registered Nurses Screen for Intimate Partner Violence

  • Ruthie Robinson, PhD, RN, FAEN, CEN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Ruthie Robinson, PhD, RN, FAEN, CEN, 2830 Calder, Beaumont, TX 77702

Received 23 June 2009 ,Revised 2 September 2009 ,Accepted 15 September 2009.

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PII: S0099-1767(09)00428-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2009.09.008

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 572-576 , November 2010

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