Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, is the Editor-in-Chief of CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing.

Manuel C. Co, Jr., MS, RN, CPHIMS, is a clinical informatics systems manager at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. He is also a faculty member at the University of Phoenix and a certified professional in healthcare information and management systems.

Donna W. Bailey, RN, PhD, is the Director of Teaching Assistant Development at the Center for Teaching and Learning and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, both at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Eileen Johnson, RN, BC, MSN, CPHQ, is a System Business Analyst in Information Technology and Services, HCA: The Healthcare Company, Nashville, TN.

Dean Smith, BSHS, RN,C, PHN, is a Clinical Application Specialist with ShadowTiger Technologies, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Also, he is the inspiration for CIN Nurse and Joan and her tale of woe.

Sheryl Perreault LaCoursiere, RN, PhD, received her doctorate from the University of Connecticut in the spring of 2003.