David Cooper, RN; FETC
Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis
Outstanding Contribution to Nursing Award 2003;
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honorary Member Award 2007
Editor-in-chief, Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis, September 2006
First Year of Editorial Career: 1994
First Year in INANE: 1996
Prior Editor Position: Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Substance Use 1996-1999; Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Substance Use 1999-2001; Editor: Drug and Alcohol Professional 2001-2003
Which editing accomplishment is the one about which you feel most proud?
Bringing a human approach to editorship.
What is the best thing about being an Editor?
I am priviledged to read other peoples work
What is the worst thing about being an Editor?
Do not have one
Which three words would your colleagues use to describe you?Hardworking, Efficient, Knowledgeable. I had to ask a colleague about this - I think she was too afraid to contradict me! :-)
How do you relax?
Reading