Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 250-255 , September 2009

Transport Nurse Safety Practices, Perceptions, and Experiences: The Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association Survey

  • Michael A. Frakes, APRN, CCNS, CFRN, CCRN, EMTP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Michael A. Frakes, Boston MedFlight, 1727 Robins St, Bedford, MA 01730
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  • Kevin High, RN, MPH, EMT
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  • Jacqueline Stocking, RN, MSN, MBA, CMTE, CEN, CFRN, FP-C, NREMT-P

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PII: S1067-991X(09)00105-9

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2009.04.001

Air Medical Journal
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 250-255 , September 2009

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