On May 1, Leslie Nicoll assumed the editorship the Nurse Author & Editor Newsletter. She succeeds Marilyn Oermann who was editor for 2 years, and who resigned to become Editor of Nurse Educator.
Leslie is current editor-in-chief of Computers Informatics Nursing, a position she has held 
since 1995. She was also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing form 2001-2010. Leslie is chair of this year’s planning committee for the 2014 INANE conference, and co-manages the INANE web site. In 2001, Leslie founded her company, Maine Desk LLC, providing professional editorial services for both novice and experienced authors in nursing, medicine and other health-related fields. In addition to her editorial, writing and consulting work, she serves as the coordinator for the Portland Community Free Clinic where she began as a volunteer in 2001.
since 1995. She was also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing form 2001-2010. Leslie is chair of this year’s planning committee for the 2014 INANE conference, and co-manages the INANE web site. In 2001, Leslie founded her company, Maine Desk LLC, providing professional editorial services for both novice and experienced authors in nursing, medicine and other health-related fields. In addition to her editorial, writing and consulting work, she serves as the coordinator for the Portland Community Free Clinic where she began as a volunteer in 2001.Leslie plans to work closely with the Editorial Board over the course of the coming year to look strategically at the newsletter and determining future directions. There is a burgeoning interest in research on editing and publishing and they will consider this carefully to plan the evolution of the newsletter.
Congratulations, Leslie! Nurse Author & Editor provides an important service for the nursing publishing enterprise, and we appreciate your leadership in this new role!