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Acknowledgments

I am humbled and grateful to be still writing this book after six editions. It is a project that
has been professionally rewarding, personally challenging, and rich with opportunities to
grow. In large part, the success of this book rests with the dedicated and creative profes-
sionals at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Because of their support and talents, I am able to
do what I love—write, create, teach, and learn. I especially thank
■ David Troy, Senior Acquisitions Editor, who provided the spark to ignite the project.
■ Maria McAvey, Editorial Product Manager, for her meticulous attention to detail and

gentle guidance.
■ Marian Bellus, Production Project Manager; Holly Reid McLaughlin, Design Coordinator;

John Johnson, Education Marketing Manager, Nursing; and Latisha Ogelsby, Editorial
Assistant, the behind-the-scene professionals whose efforts help transform an ugly duck-
ling into a beautiful swan.
■ The reviewers of the sixth edition, whose insightful comments and suggestions helped
shape a new and improved edition.
■ My friends and family—my sideline cheerleaders—who so patiently gave me the time and
space to work on “my story.”
■ I am especially thankful to my husband Joe . . . always there through thick and thin.

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