The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 109-113 , February 2008

Mental Illness in Homeless Families

  • Roxanne Amerson

      Affiliations

    • Roxanne Amerson, MSN, RN, BC, is a lecturer in the School of Nursing at Clemson University. In conjunction with national ethical standards, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that represent a conflict of interest.

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PII: S1555-4155(08)00003-2

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2008.01.001

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 109-113 , February 2008

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