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Acculturation as a risk factor for chronic disease among Cambodian refugees in the United States by Palinkas, Lawrence A., Pickwell, Sheila M.

“…Although the concept of acculturation originated within anthropology, in recent years it has assumed a prominent role within epidemiology as a risk factor for…”
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Nurse practitioners by Pickwell, S M

“…Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who have trained at the master's level, a minimum of two years to complete both course work and a clinical…”
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Positive PPD and chemoprophylaxis for tuberculosis infection by Pickwell, S M

“…The appearance of an indurated area of 5 mm or more 48 to 72 hours after administration of purified protein derivative (PPD) is considered a positive reaction…”
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Cigarette smoking behavior and beliefs of Hispanics in California by Palinkas, L A, Pierce, J, Rosbrook, B P, Pickwell, S, Johnson, M, Bal, D G

“…We examined the association between ethnicity and cigarette smoking beliefs and behavior in a 1990 random-digit dialing telephone survey of 3,164 Hispanic and…”
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Pearle Arnold Capwell (1885-1982), Pioneer Nurse by Pickwell, Sheila M.

“…Nurse leaders who shaped our profession and those who continue to do so are well remembered and their histories are well documented. But there are uncelebrated…”
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The incorporation of family primary care for southeast Asian refugees in a community-based mental health facility by Pickwell, S

“…Immigration is a complex circumstance that exacts a serious toll from the migrant in terms of mental, physical, and socioeconomic status. Among migrating…”
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'Betelmania'. Betel quid chewing by Cambodian women in the United States and its potential health effects by Pickwell, S M, Schimelpfening, S, Palinkas, L A

“…Although an estimated 10% to 25% of the world's population chews betel quid, this practice is virtually unknown in the United States. Health care professionals…”
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Primary health care for Indochinese refugee children by Pickwell, S M

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Positive tuberculin skin tests and isoniazid chemoprophylaxis by Pickwell, S M

“…The American Thoracic Society recommends that specific individuals who are classified as tuberculosis infected receive a year-long course of INH…”
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Providing health care to refugees by Pickwell, S M

“…Migration into the United States is currently a hotly debated and highly charged issue. For political reasons changes in U.S. immigration policy are certain to…”
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Primary care needs of Cambodian refugees by Baughan, D M, White-Baughan, J, Pickwell, S, Bartlome, J, Wong, S

“…Cambodian refugees who endured the Pol Pot regime experienced a horrendous assault on their physical and mental health. The complaints and diagnoses of 168…”
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Nursing Experiences with Indochinese Refugee Families by Pickwell, Sheila M

“…Experiences concerning the health attitudes, conditions, beliefs, and needs of Indochinese refugees settling in Linda Vista, California are related. It is…”
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School Health Screening of Indochinese Refugee Children by Pickwell, Sheila M

“…Indochinese children registering for the first time in American schools are appearing with multiple health problems. These frequently include lice and scabies,…”
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Protocol: health screening for Indochinese refugees by Pickwell, S

“…Indochinese patients of all ages continue to present with multiple health problems. The most prevalent include incomplete immunizations, skin disease, dental…”
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The Structure, Content, and Quality of Family Nurse Practice by Pickwell, Sheila M.

“…Relatively little data has been collected documenting the scope of family nurse practitioner (FNP) clinical practice, and virtually no research definitively…”
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Pharmacology Education and the Acquisition of Prescriptive Authority by Fullerton, Judith T., Pickwell, Sheila

“…A 30‐hour pharmacology course designed for master's of science in nursing nurse practitioner (NP) students was made available to community NPs as a continuing…”
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The Curriculum Blueprint: An Application to Nurse Practitioner Education by Fullerton, Judith T., Pickwell, Sheila M.

“…A psychometric model for the construction of examinations (the test construction process) is adapted as a conceptual framework for curriculum design. The…”
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