Copy Editors Meet the Rest of Our Editorial Team!

If you would like to join our team as a copy editor, please fill out the Contact Form with your name, position, and notice of your interest to our Editor in Chief, Dee McGonigle.

Debora A Terkay RN, MS Debora helps us create flawless journal editions

As a nurse since 1979, I have enjoyed a variety of specialties and supervisory and training positions. However, my love of technology, its uses in healthcare quality improvement, is a focus I have established over the past 5 years. As a lifelong learner, I anticipate a June 2003 graduation with a Master's of Science degree in Management and Technology. I have begun to research career opportunities in this field and have found a perfect marriage of my strengths, interest and healthcare in the informatics arena.

Toni A. Eason, DNP, MS, APHN-BC Toni helps us create flawless journal editions

Toni A. Eason DNP, MS, APHN-BC received her BSN from Howard University and her MS from the University of Maryland. Her master's degree specialty training focused on both- Community and Public Health and Health Policy. She then pursued her Doctorate degree from Rush University, with a focus on Leadership and the Business of Health Care. Dr. Eason later obtained a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Informatics from Walden University. Her work experiences have been diverse, including: informatics, healthy policy development, managed care, international health, geriatrics, public health, occupational health, home health care, administration, and education.

Paula A. Lane Paula helps us create flawless journal editions

A proofreader, copy editor and writer by trade, I am always looking for the error on every e-mail I receive, menu I peruse or web site I visit. My solid communications background coupled with exceptional copywriting, editing and proofreading skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical, publishing, marketing and newspaper industries has allowed me to work exclusively as a freelance editor and proofreader for the past four years.

I enjoy this work immensely; however, I am in the midst of furthering my education and changing careers. I am in the process of obtaining my BSN at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Completion of the nursing program at William Paterson University will allow me to explore nursing opportunities in areas that lack access to proper healthcare in the state of New Jersey and beyond. It is my hope that in the future I will combine my love of writing and editing with my newfound nursing knowledge and write and publish articles, either in nursing journals, online publications or hospital magazines and newspapers.

Monica Keys, RN, BSN, MSN Monica helps us create flawless journal editions

With over 20 years of experience in health care marketing, Monica has transitioned her experience into her more recent career as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Writing, editing and proofreading publications and materials for many top Fortune 500 companies in our nation, Monica brings a diverse background to our journal.

She was on the scene when the Macintosh computers revolutionized our world in 1984, being one of the first operators in Louisville, KY then. She continued to consult and advise companies how to best synergize their resources of equipment, software, people and intelligent property and serves as an informatics leader for health care professionals in the hospital setting.

With degrees in business and nursing as well as a certification in critical care, Monica looks for the best way to deliver our messages and content to our readers in a way that is concise and interesting. As a published writer, Monica appreciates the volunteer work of contributing to this journal for all to benefit.