Linda A. Roussel, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, FAAN is a professor at the University of Texas Houston, Cizik School of Nursing. She is a recognized author and editor of several textbooks focused on nursing administration and management, the clinical nurse leader, project management, and evidence-based practice. She is known for her experience with academic-practice partnerships and curricular innovations including the development of the clinical nurse leader and Doctor of Nursing practice programs. An innovative academician, she regularly presents at national and international conferences and consults with nurse leaders in practice and academe. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and holds board certification in advanced nursing administration and as a clinical nurse leader.

Patricia L. Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACHE, FNAP, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, CNL is the associate dean for Nursing Faculty Affairs and an associate professor at Wayne State University. She is a recognized author and editor of several textbooks focused on nursing administration and management, the clinical nurse leader, proj­ect management, and quality improvement. She has been recognized for her mentorship of nurses in operations from the bedside to the board room and in education across undergraduate, gradu­ate, and doctoral programs. She is a fellow in the American Acad­emy of Nursing and a distinguished fellow in the National Academies of Practice. She has board certifications in health care management, advanced nursing administration, adult health clinical nurse specialist, and clinical nurse leader. Dr. Thomas pre­sents and provides consultation nationally and internationally for nursing leadership, curriculum design, and quality and pro­cess improvement.