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Disseminating nursing knowledge--a guide to writing for publication.

Brenda Happell1

  • 1Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice, School of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Level 1, 723 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3010, Australia. b.happell@nursing.unimelb.edu.au

The International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Research
|June 18, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This guide demystifies academic writing for nurses, addressing common barriers like lack of confidence and uncertainty. It provides a comprehensive approach to publishing nursing research, from journal selection to manuscript submission.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Disseminating nursing research is crucial for professional accountability.
  • Despite increased nursing research, publication rates remain low.
  • Barriers include lack of writing confidence and procedural uncertainty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demystify the process of writing for publication in nursing.
  • To provide a comprehensive guide for nurses on manuscript preparation and submission.
  • To encourage nurses to publish their research findings and scholarly ideas.

Main Methods:

  • A review of existing literature on nursing publication barriers.
  • Development of a step-by-step guide for manuscript writing.
  • Guidance on journal selection and navigating the peer-review process.

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Main Results:

  • Identified key barriers to nurses publishing their work.
  • Provided a structured approach to manuscript development.
  • Offered strategies for addressing reviewer feedback.

Conclusions:

  • Overcoming writing apprehension is key to increasing nursing publications.
  • A clear guide can empower nurses to share their research.
  • This paper aims to facilitate the publication of nursing scholarship.