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Manuscript peer review: a guide for advanced practice nurses.

Thomas L Christenbery¹

¹Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee 37240, USA. tom.christenbery@vanderbilt.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

|January 7, 2011

Summary

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) play a vital role in scholarly publishing through peer review. This article offers guidance on the peer review process to enhance nursing knowledge and patient care.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Scholarly Communication
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Dissemination of scholarly findings via peer-reviewed journals is crucial for advanced practice nurses (APNs) to maintain evidence-based practice.
Many nursing programs do not adequately cover the peer review process or its importance.
Effective peer review enhances the quality of published nursing research.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the editorial peer review process for research-based manuscripts.
To provide practical guidance for APNs serving as manuscript reviewers.
To highlight the significance of peer review in advancing nursing science.

Main Methods:

Literature review encompassing theoretical and data-based sources on editorial peer review.
Synthesis of information regarding the history, benefits, and practical aspects of peer review.
Development of a template checklist for manuscript review.

Main Results:

Manuscript review demands significant professional expertise and dedication.
The article details the historical context and advantages of peer review.
A practical overview of the peer review process is presented, including a review checklist.

Conclusions:

Peer review is essential for elevating the quality of nursing literature and patient care.
Developing strong manuscript critique skills is vital for the progression of advanced practice nursing.
APNs equipped with peer review skills contribute to a robust nursing knowledge base.