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I dedicate this book to my loving family, John, Kaylin, Angela, and Megan, who continue to support me to follow my dreams and passions, along with all of the Advancing Research and Clinical practice through close Collaboration (ARCC) evidence-based practice mentors throughout the United States and world who ignite a spirit of inquiry in their colleagues and dedicate their careers to enhancing healthcare quality and outcomes through EBP.
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—Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
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I dedicate this book to my husband, Jeff, who always encourages me to pursue my dreams and who has always believed in me more than I believed in myself. He is brilliant, kind, and fun . . and he loves me more than I deserve. He has been, and continues to be, the best thing in my life.
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Most affectionately, I dedicate this book to my family, Wayne, Rachael, and Ruth, who graciously sacrifice so that I may engage in these works. They are my soul. I also dedicate this book to Megan Folmar Jennings, BSN, RN, and Ben Behnke, BSN, RN, two fine examples of emerging leaders who are committed to the lived experience of EBP. I would let them be my nurse anytime! Finally, I dedicate this book to the 14 graduates of the first EBP graduate certificate program who are pushing the envelope every day where they practice. Their tenacity, courage, and wisdom are central to the reformation we need in healthcare.
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