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Guiding the clinical nurse through research publication development
Dorothy S Carlson1, Carolynn Masters, Ellen Pfadt
1Nursing Department, Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16444, USA. dcarlson@edinboro.edu
Summary
This guide helps clinical nurses overcome reluctance to publish research by explaining manuscript development. Staff development nurses are key mentors for novice authors communicating nursing findings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Scientific Communication
- Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical nurses are expected to conduct research as part of their professional duties.
- Communicating research findings is a critical step in the scientific process for nurses.
- Many staff nurses hesitate to become first-time authors due to unfamiliarity with manuscript preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a guideline for staff development educators.
- To assist in mentoring clinical nurses through the manuscript development process.
- To encourage and support novice nurse authors in sharing their research.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines a structured approach to manuscript development.
- It focuses on the role of the staff development nurse as a mentor.
- Guidance is provided on overcoming common barriers to authorship.
Main Results:
- The guideline aims to demystify the process of scientific writing for nurses.
- It empowers staff development educators with tools to mentor novice authors.
- The resource facilitates the communication of nursing research findings.
Conclusions:
- Staff development nurses are essential in guiding clinical nurses to become published authors.
- Mentorship can alleviate reluctance and build confidence in novice nurse researchers.
- Effective communication of nursing research advances the profession.
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