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HPV: Changing the Statistics
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
Each and every cancer diagnosis yields a devastating statistic for the person affected. But with HPV-related cancers on the rise, our editorialist...
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Brand Who? Brand You!
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
As health care providers in a competitive field, we often have to be our own cheerleaders. Are you doing all you can to promote your personal...
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Up in Arms About Gun Violence
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
As the death toll from gun violence rises, so does our will to stop it. But to make any real progress, we must reframe our thinking: Gun violence...
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Taking the Bite Out of Nutrition
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
You know the basics: greens are good, and "fake" foods are fattening. But between serving sizes and recommended daily values, it can be tough to...
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Stressed for Success
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
When the holiday decorations are packed away, you congratulate yourself on surviving another busy season. But there's no break from professional...
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The Tempest Within
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
Hurricanes have taken a toll on many US communities this season. But what comes after the storm—the emotional aftermath—can be equally troublesome...
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Are Aspartame’s Benefits Sugarcoated?
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
"Sugar-free" has become synonymous with "healthy" in the minds of many. But replacing sugar with aspartame may not be such a sweet deal after all...
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More Than “Teen Angst”: What to Watch For
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
Outward expressions of teen aggression and recklessness are easy to spot, since they attract attention. Less obvious are the subtle warning signs...
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Patient Satisfaction: Within Arm’s Reach, or Bending Over Backward?
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
In a profession centered on helping others, patient satisfaction is a core value for NPs and PAs. But conflicting ideals as to what constitutes a...
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The Paradox of Pain Management
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
In the 1990s, pain assumed the position of the "fifth vital sign" and has since been measured as such. But this spotlight on pain has resulted in...
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Precepting: Holding Students and Programs Accountable
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
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The ACA, Six Years Later …
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
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Scholars in Solitude
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
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Try to Remember …
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP
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Primum Non Nocere
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- Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP