To my husband, Richard, and son, Benjamin, . . . for your encouragement and unconditional support, sacrifice, and love during completion of Nurses' Guide to Clinical Procedures through many editions.

Jean

To my husband, Larry, and my children, Virginia and Larry, Jr., for your hugs, love, and patience.

To my mother, Dorothy, and in memory of my father, Riley Young, Sr., who taught me perseverance, and are a source of encouragement in everything I do.

Joyce

To our students and colleagues for contributing to our professional growth and development.

To our Lord and Savior, through whom we can do all things.

Jean and Joyce