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Successful publishing in nursing: debunking some common myths
1University of San Francisco, CA, USA. fonteynm@usfca.edu
Nurse Author & Editor
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Common myths about nursing publishing success may hinder career advancement. This analysis examines these myths, finding they often act as barriers rather than useful guides for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Myths can fulfill societal functions, but those surrounding academic publishing may be detrimental.
- Publishing success is crucial for career progression in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically examine common myths related to success in nursing publications.
- To assess the validity of these myths and their basis in scientific literature.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common publishing myths in nursing.
- Analysis of evidence supporting or refuting these myths.
Main Results:
- Identified several prevalent myths in nursing publishing.
- Found limited evidence to support the functional utility of these myths; many appear to be barriers.
Conclusions:
- Myths about nursing publishing success often function as hindrances.
- Challenging these myths may facilitate greater publishing success for nurses.