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Ready to jot down for publication? AJN manuscript wish list

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) I’m currently on the lookout for articles on various topics and kinds. For more information, please read this short post and forward the link to anyone you realize who could have a particular area of expertise or interest price writing about.
ALL publishes original research, quality improvement (QI), and review articles as CE articles and column articles. We also publish shorter, concise columns. Submissions should be evidence-based and peer-reviewed.
should include epidemiology, pathology, current research, “what’s new” in knowledge and/or treatment, and nursing implications. Feature articles are typically between 5,000 and eight,000 words long.
We are currently on the lookout for articles on the next clinical topics:
- Diabetes management
- Orthopedic topics – joint alternative, spine injuries
- Most pediatric topics, but especially pain, scoliosis, adolescent mental health
- Best practice in antithrombotic treatment
- Acute/critical care updates (recent guidelines, research)
- Autoimmune diseases (comparable to lupus)
- Infectious diseases and public health
- Polycystic ovary syndrome, gynecological cancers
- Managing/troubleshooting skin rashes
- Parenteral and enteral nutrition update
Shorter article types.
are shorter, detailed articles of two,000 to three,000 words. Our columns include Emerging infections, Post-disaster care, Emergency, Environment and health, Correspondence from abroad (international topics/visits), In society, Politics and policy, Wound treatment, Diabetes under control, Professional development, Acute Care Review (recent research for practice or research on a treatment topic or drug update in a particular area), Mental health matters, A matter of practice (returning to nursing care).
is the QI reports section. Authors should adhere to the Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) guidelines, that are detailed in our guidelines for authors.
In addition, we’re waiting for opinions (Point of view), narratives (Reflections), in addition to poetry and visual art related to nursing, health and the human experience (The art of nursing).
We strongly encourage you to send letters of inquiry; e-mail inquiries to editor Diane Szulecki.
We encourage all future authors to review ALL articles on our website before submission. Author guidelines and submission information can be found Here.
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