Linda A RousselLinda A. Roussel, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, FAAN is a professor at the University of TexasHouston, Cizik School of Nursing. She is an author and editor of several textbooksfocused on nursing administration and management, the clinical nurse leader, projet management, and evidence-based practice. She is known for her experience with academic-practice partnershipsand curricular innovations including the development of the clinical nurse leader and Doctor ofNursing practice programs. An innovative academician, she regularly presents at national and inter-national conferences and consults with nurse leaders in practice and academe. She is a fellow in theAmerican Academy of Nursing holds board certification in advanced nursing administrationand as a clinical nurse leader. Read More Read Less