Transforming a presentation to a publication: Tips for nurse practitioners

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Scholarly Publishing
• Medical Education

Background:

• Nurse practitioners (NPs) frequently present at conferences.
• Fewer NP presentations result in peer-reviewed publications compared to other health professionals.
• The Abstract to Publication rate is a key indicator of knowledge dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide Nurse Practitioners (NPs) with a practical approach for converting conference presentations into full manuscripts.
• To guide NPs in navigating the scholarly writing process.
• To encourage increased publication of NP research and clinical insights.

Main Methods:

• Review of editorials and journal articles.
• Consultation of academic style guides.
• Synthesis of best practices for manuscript preparation.

Main Results:

• Significant overlap exists between conference presentations and manuscripts.
• The primary difference lies in the presentation style and depth of content.
• Available resources can assist NPs in scholarly writing.

Conclusions:

• Scholarly writing can be made accessible to NPs with adequate planning and resources.
• NPs can enhance their Abstract to Publication rate through strategic manuscript development.
• Increased publication by NPs contributes to the growth and dissemination of nursing knowledge.