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1Karen Roush is an assistant professor at both Lehman College, Bronx, NY, and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. She is also founder of The Scholar's Voice, which works to strengthen the voice of nursing through writing mentorship for nurses. Contact author: karen.roush@lehman.cuny.edu. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
This article series guides nurses in sharing their expertise through publication. Learn essential writing habits, skills, and the publication process to effectively contribute to nursing literature.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Scholarship
- Academic Writing
- Publication Process
Background:
- Nurses possess valuable knowledge and insights to share.
- Effective communication of nursing expertise is crucial for advancing the profession.
- A structured approach can demystify the publication process for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a step-by-step guide for nurses aiming to publish their work.
- To enhance nurses' writing habits and skills for scholarly communication.
- To equip nurses with knowledge on navigating the publication process, including editor interactions and common challenges.
Main Methods:
- This article is the third in a series focused on nursing publication.
- It outlines strategies for developing good writing habits.
- It details the steps involved in manuscript preparation and submission.
Main Results:
- Nurses can successfully share their knowledge and insights through publication.
- Developing strong writing skills is achievable with practice and guidance.
- Understanding the publication process increases the likelihood of acceptance.
Conclusions:
- Nurses at all levels can contribute significantly to nursing literature.
- This series empowers nurses to become published authors.
- Overcoming common pitfalls is key to successful scholarly communication in nursing.
