Dr. James L. Harris is a Professor at the University of South Alabama where he coordinates the Clinical Nurse Leader program. As an innovative leader, Dr. Harris has provided contemporary guidance and mentorship in both practice and academia. Dr. Harris is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a CCNE visitor. Linda 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, project 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. Dr. Patricia L. Thomas is Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor in the Wayne State University Cohn College of Nursing. An innovative and inspiring leader, Dr. Thomas has extensive leadership experience in both practice and academe. She has earned state and national recognition as a nurse leader, educator, and mentor. Dr. Thomas is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academies of Practice. She also serves as an ANCC Magnet appraiser and a CCNE visitor.