Applied Nursing Research
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages e1-e7 , November 2009

The effects of an advanced practice nurse led telephone intervention on outcomes of patients with heart failure

  • Amy F. Brandon, RN, MSN, CCRN

      Affiliations

    • East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 334 332 6120.
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  • Jenny B. Schuessler, RN, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Auburn University School of Nursing, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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  • Kathy Jo Ellison, RN, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Auburn University School of Nursing, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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  • Ramona B. Lazenby, RN, EdD

      Affiliations

    • Auburn University Montgomery School of Nursing, Montgomery, AL 36124, USA

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☆ The authors extend appreciation to Dr. Michael L. Aikens of Opelika Cardiovascular & Associates and Dr. Anita All of Auburn University Schools of Nursing for their support of this study.

PII: S0897-1897(09)00032-9

doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2009.02.003

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages e1-e7 , November 2009

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