Managing your academic career. Interview with a dean. Interview by Beverly Dillingham Lavenson

Because the experience of others is often the best teacher, we periodically interview nurse educators who have advanced their careers successfully. In this article, Ms. Lavenson presents highlights from her interview with Eileen M. Jacobi, EdD, RN, FAAN. Former dean of the Adelphi University School of Nursing, Dr. Jacobi retired in 1986 as Dean and Professor of the College of Nursing and Allied Health, University of Texas at El Paso. She was a faculty member at Teachers' College, Columbia University and Executive Director of the American Nurses Association from 1970-1976. She received Boston University's merit award for Distinguished Service in Nursing and the outstanding graduate award from both Teachers' College and Adelphi University.