The growth and development of a level II trauma center.

J Trauma Nurs

Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, USA.

Published: May 2008

Attaining verification as a Level II Trauma Center requires dedication, flexibility, and continuous education. This article contains the history, birth, and growth of a Level II Trauma Center through a trauma resource clinician's experiences. It is intended to share the thoughts, processes, and technological advances of establishing a Level II Trauma Center.

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