AbstractThe dialogue with Dr. Melanie Dreher focuses on a time of transition and her reflections on her career as a dean. Dr. Dreher shares from a personal and professional perspective.Keywordsleadershipnursing educationretirementGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1.Institute of Medicine. (2011) The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.