Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

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HPV: Changing the Statistics

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: September 2, 2018

Each and every cancer diagnosis yields a devastating statistic for the person affected. But with HPV-related cancers on the rise, our editorialist ...

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Brand Who? Brand You!

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: July 5, 2018

As health care providers in a competitive field, we often have to be our own cheerleaders. Are you doing all you can to promote your personal brand...

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Up in Arms About Gun Violence

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: May 2, 2018

As the death toll from gun violence rises, so does our will to stop it. But to make any real progress, we must reframe our thinking: Gun violence i...

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Taking the Bite Out of Nutrition

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: March 5, 2018

You know the basics: greens are good, and "fake" foods are fattening. But between serving sizes and recommended daily values, it can be tough to ke...

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Stressed for Success

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: January 5, 2018

When the holiday decorations are packed away, you congratulate yourself on surviving another busy season. But there's no break from professional st...

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The Tempest Within

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: November 6, 2017

Hurricanes have taken a toll on many US communities this season. But what comes after the storm—the emotional aftermath—can be equally troublesome....

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Are Aspartame’s Benefits Sugarcoated?

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: September 2, 2017

"Sugar-free" has become synonymous with "healthy" in the minds of many. But replacing sugar with aspartame may not be such a sweet deal after all.<...

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More Than “Teen Angst”: What to Watch For

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: March 3, 2017

Outward expressions of teen aggression and recklessness are easy to spot, since they attract attention. Less obvious are the subtle warning signs t...

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Patient Satisfaction: Within Arm’s Reach, or Bending Over Backward?

Author:: Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD, CPNP, FAANP

Publish date: December 27, 2016

In a profession centered on helping others, patient satisfaction is a core value for NPs and PAs. But conflicting ideals as to what constitutes a "...