Advanced Practice

A C K N O W L E D G M E N T SAs an APRN for the past 37 years, I have made many lasting and cherished friends amongthe APRN community. Heartfelt thanks go out to all on whom I called and who allowed meto cajole them into contributing to this project. Their collegiality continues to be demonstratedover and over.Special thanks go to my editor, Joanne DaCunha, and her staff for their patience andsupport through the many stages of writing and production.Finally, loving thanks go to my husband, Jack, and my two sons, Jon and Jeff, for theirunderstanding, love, and support. And to my sister, June, an FNP, who has always been therefor me when I needed a listening ear or a laugh: Thank you!ix