207 - A Nurse’s Guide to Writing and Publishing Workshop

This workshop takes a deep dive into how to write a manuscript for publication. Strategies for successful submission and acceptance of a manuscript will be discussed, including resources to aid novice and experienced authors. Differences between writing for academic assignments and writing for publication will be explored.

Have you been thinking about submitting a manuscript for publication and do not know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the process? In part one of this four-hour workshop, the presenters will discuss reasons why it is important to publish in nursing, types of publications, strategies for writing a successful manuscript, the peer review process, and what happens after your paper is accepted. An overview of how to prepare your manuscript, including how to utilize author guidelines and other reporting standards, will be discussed.

Part two of this workshop will explore the differences between writing academic papers for school, including doctoral projects, master’s theses, and dissertations, and writing for publication. Presenters will explain the difference between academic papers and published articles. Experienced editors will describe the steps to take to convert an academic paper to a publishable article. Time will be allotted for participants to ask questions about their individual manuscript ideas and receive individual guidance.