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May 2008, Issue 1.
 
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Dear Subscriber,

Happy National Nurses Week! Be proud of yourselves - you do make a difference every day! Explore the articles in NursingCenter's "More Resources" to read personal stories of our nurse colleagues making a difference. Then take some time to think about yourself and how you inspire and make a difference to others every day. Be sure to have some fun with our latest word search puzzle, Making a difference every day.

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A vaccine against Human papillomavirus, certain strains of which can cause cervical cancer, was approved in 2006. Examine a handy chart of the guidelines for administration and learn about Current Acceptance of the HPV Vaccine.
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