The role of the advanced practice nurse in the trauma setting is inherent to the success and functioning of any trauma unit or system. I would like to acknowledge the guest editors of this very special topic without whom this issue would not have come to fruition.

Cristy M. Thomas, FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner

University of Nevada School of Medicine Department of Trauma and Critical Care 2040 W. Charleston, Suite 302 Las Vegas, NV 89102 ([email protected]).

Dana Noffsinger, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC, Pediatric Surgery/Trauma Nurse Practitioner

Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio ([email protected]).