Linda A. Roussel

Linda A. Roussel, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, FAAN is a professor at the University of Texas Houston, Cizik School of Nursing. She is an 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 inter- national conferences and consults with nurse leaders in practice and academe. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing holds board certification in advanced nursing administration and as a clinical nurse leader.