The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 5, Issue 7 , Pages 486-496 , July 2009

Understanding Nicotine and Depression

  • Diane Burgermeister

      Affiliations

    • Diane Burgermeister, PhD, APRN, is an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health at Madonna University in Livonia, MI, and a psychotherapist in private practice

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doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2008.07.008

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 5, Issue 7 , Pages 486-496 , July 2009

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