Guidelines for Authors | Scientific Writing: A Skill for the Advancement of Nurses and Nursing | Journal
Managing Editor - Joely Johnson
The Journal of the New York State Nurses Association, a semiannual peer-reviewed publication, welcomes submission of scholarly papers, research studies, brief reports on clinical or educational innovations, and articles of opinion on subjects important to registered nurses.
The Journal is especially receptive to the work of new authors who are able to write professionally and in keeping with the manuscript guidelines below. Manuscripts of up to 20 pages, including tables and references, will be considered.
All manuscripts should be original, unpublished work not being reviewed elsewhere.
The Journal follows the style outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, 2001. Please consult this manual for the appropriate style, detailed information on formats for different types of manuscripts, and the presentation of references, tables, and figures. Please note that all references should be as current as possible, when appropriate.
Manuscripts should be submitted by e-mail to NYSNA's Communciations department as an attachment in either Microsoft Word (preferable) or Rich Text format. The manuscript must include a title page with the name and credentials of all authors as they should appear in The Journal. Also include all authors’ primary professional affiliation. Please provide complete contact information for the lead author who will be responsible for receiving communications from the editor.
Manuscripts prepared according to these guidelines should include an abstract of approximately 100-150 words.
Authors are responsible for requesting permission for the use of copyrighted material such as tables, charts, forms, and figures. Letters of permission should be submitted with the manuscript.
The editors reserve the right to edit all manuscripts to comply with style and space requirements. Edited copy is submitted to the lead author for approval.