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1Kathy Grimley Baker is a clinical RN at Stanford Health Care Stanford, California, and an adjunct faculty at the University of San Francisco in San Francisco, Calif.
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|September 21, 2022
Summary
This guide helps nurses navigate scholarly publishing. Learn to select topics, draft query emails, define authorship, and identify predatory journals for successful publication.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Scholarship
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- Nurses are increasingly encouraged to engage in scholarly activities.
- The journal publication process can be complex and challenging for novice nurse authors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive guide for nurses on the journal publication process.
- To equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to successfully publish their work.
Main Methods:
- Guidance on selecting a relevant and impactful research or clinical topic.
- Strategies for crafting effective query emails to journal editors.
- Principles for establishing clear authorship criteria and agreements.
- Methods for identifying and avoiding predatory journals.
- Steps to navigate the manuscript submission and peer-review process.
Main Results:
- Provides a clear roadmap for nurses entering the publication arena.
- Empowers nurses to make informed decisions throughout the publication journey.
- Enhances the likelihood of successful manuscript acceptance and publication.
Conclusions:
- Successful journal publication is an achievable goal for nurses with proper guidance.
- Adherence to ethical publishing practices, including avoiding predatory journals, is crucial.
- This guide serves as a valuable resource for advancing nursing knowledge through publication.
