Christine Vourakis, DNSc, RN
Journal of Addictions Nursing
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Addictions Nursing. Since 1996
Prior Editor’s Position: Editor: Perspectives on Addictions Nursing, (1989-1995)
Years as Editor: Since 1989
Years in INANE: Since 2003
Other Position: Professor, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA
Accomplishment: Creating columns for the journal to address the needs of a diverse group of nurse readers
Best: Working with authors to help them reach the goal of publishing their work
Worst: Having to reject a manuscript
Amusing: I once received a manuscript filled with errors. It had 11 authors!!
3 words: Quality, dedication and perseverance
Strangest request: "Please re-write my research report and feel free to make any changes you deem necessary."
If not editor?: Raise horses
Relax?: Kayaking, hiking, walking my dog