Cheryl L. Mee MSN, MBA, RN, FAAN, Executive Editorial Director, American Nurse Journal
With more than 30 years of experience in health science publishing, Cheryl has held several senior leadership roles. She previously served as editor-in-chief of a national nursing journal at Wolters Kluwer. At Elsevier, she held dual leadership positions as Vice President of Nursing and Health Professions Journals—where she led a team of publishers supporting nursing societies—and as Director of Nursing Education and Assessment Consultation, guiding faculty in integrating digital tools into curricula to strengthen clinical judgment and teaching strategies.
Cheryl has authored more than 140 publications, reflecting her sustained contributions to nursing scholarship and practice. She also serves as adjunct faculty at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, where she works with doctoral nursing students.
Her career demonstrates a strong commitment to service, diversity in nursing, cultural competence, and improving health outcomes for underserved populations. For over 20 years, she has served on the Board of Americans for Native Americans, supporting initiatives such as scholarships, NCLEX fee assistance, and expanded clinical experiences for Native American nursing students. She has also led annual health screening programs that have provided care to hundreds of Native American elementary school children.
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This article focuses on employers and policymakers remaining vigilant regarding the future of nursing and the possible shortage.
I concur that as the economy improves, a shortage will be reality once again if we do not hire new grads and incorporate them into the workforce.
Salaries and benefits will play a key role as well as balance of work and life. The future is exciting but also in need of planning to assure we have RNs to care for the aging population.
Sophia