I can still write

Excuse me, doctor: I can still hear you.

It was sheer panic that I felt, when I heard the words: “Sleep tight, Miss Klein.” I should have been more comfortable, lying on the operating table, waiting for my operation. I knew the doctors and assistants around me were very skilled and that I was there for just a minor operation. However, the things that were said just before, and the way they were said, wiped away all the faith I had. Al...

Why I write.

I write, therefore, I cite: why and how tools can help the author.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are beholden to the scholarly works of others. From the time as a student with formal course papers through the time of practice and into the time of authorship, the knowledge gained from those before us has shaped our thinking and decision making and has directly influenced our work. As professionals, NPs are expected to be effective stewards of the profession by cont...

From the editor’s desk: Why still write a case report?

Case reports remain an invaluable resource in the literature, and they continue to serve an equally important role in scientific advancement. They record discoveries, report the unexpected, and spark further research. Preparation of a case report can be a great learning experience, especially for medical students, residents, and young physicians. It serves as an excellent introduction to academ...

SNMPv3 Can Still be Simple?

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) was introduced in 1988. The initial version (SNMPV1) is still widely implemented, deployed, and used. SNMFV3is now in its final stages of standardization. SNMTV3 allows new capabilities for open, interoperable, and secure management on the Internet environment, SNMF’V3builds on SNMPvl and V2 to include methods for security (authentication, encryptio...