WHO'S WHO OF NURSING EDITORS

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Kathy B. Bean, PhD, RN, CNS, CGRN, APRN, BC
Gastroenterology Nursing

Editor, Gastroenterology Nursing. Since 1999

Years as Editor: Since 1996

Years in INANE: Since 1996

Other Position: Assistant Professor, Texas Christian University, 2007

Accomplishments: I am proud of editing a nursing journals selected for the ISI list.

Best: I think one of the best things about being an editor is the opportunity to help shape the history of nursing. Decisions to publish or not to publish content is a tremendous responsibility, but also very rewarding. I also love working with new authors and helping them to feel the success of making a lasting contribution in print.

Worst: I think the worst thing about being an editor is the deadlines!

3 Words: Open minded, Inspirational, Positive

If not editor?: I have the privilege of teaching graduate students in my "other job" and love this work.

Relax?: I love to read, garden, sing, cook, and travel.