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To my sons, Charlie Morgan and David. I’m so happy to see the adults you’ve become. To my husband Charles for his unfailing, unflagging, and unconditional love and support. —Caroline Varner Coburn

To Susan Grant who gave me the opportunity to step into the world of ambulatory nursing. To Linda McCauley who had the foresight to see the importance of adding ambulatory nursing to BSN curriculum. To Sharon Pappas for her continued support and promotion of the value of ambulatory nurses to the population and healthcare. To Dan, Alison, and Alex who are my strength and forever supporters. —Deena Gilland

To my parents, Elizabeth and John H. Reck, for raising me to believe that anything is possible. To my daughters, Erica and E. Connor Swan, for being impossible. To my husband, Eric J. Swan, for making everything possible, you’re my inspiration. —Beth Ann Swan

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