Call for EIC: Research and Theory for Nursing Practice

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice is seeking a qualified and distinguished editor to review, edit, and select articles for publication in the peer-reviewed journal. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice is published four times a year by Springer Publishing Company. This position is paid and would be for a three-year, renewable term.

Candidates should be well-established researchers, who also have sufficient experience serving on journal editorial boards and writing scholarly articles.

We are seeking an editor who is dedicated to improving nursing practice, education, and patient care through the dissemination of articles that address or integrate theory, research, and practice, with a direct bearing on practice.

Editors are expected to maintain and enhance the journal’s reputation as a preeminent nursing publication; be discerning, fair, and timely in the coordinating the peer review and disposition of submitted manuscripts; and work with the publishing staff and the journal’s online manuscript and review system to ensure confidential and professional handling of manuscripts.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, please send a brief letter of interest summarizing your qualifications as well as a CV and three professional references to mlarkin@springerpub.com.

To read more about Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, visit www.springerpub.com/rtnp.

The Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

The Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication will be held in Chicago, IL on September 10-12, 2017. This advance notice gives interested researchers plenty of time to develop and implement studies related to peer review and publication for possible presentation at the conference. This article in JAMA has suggestions for possible research topics that would be of interest to the audience.

Shawn’s Poster

I attended the Seventh Congress in 2013. Other INANE members who were there included Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Shawn Kennedy, Francie Likis, Sarah Martin, and Charon Pierson. It was an interesting conference although a little doctor-centric. It would be nice to have a few INANE editors up at the podium! Kudos to Shawn (along with Jane Barnsteiner and John Daly) who did present a poster.

Here a chance to get something organized for the conference. If anyone is interested and has an idea and needs a research partner, I’d love to chat!

Leslie

Call for EOI Editor: IJMHN

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

Call for EOI Editor
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Call for expression of interest (June 2015)

The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing (IJMHN) is currently seeking a new Editor with expertise in statistical methods. The new Editor will assume responsibility for assisting the EIC from July 2016. The term of office will last two years, subject to agreement. The journal uses the electronic peer review management system, ScholarOne.

The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal that contributes to the evidence base of mental health nursing is the journal of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The journal is ISI-listed. The IJMHN is published in conjunction with the ACMHN and Wiley Publishing.

Detailed information about the journal can be found at: www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ijmhn

The successful candidate for the position will be recognized internationally for his or her academic and research achievements, will have worked at a strategic level within academia or healthcare, and will have an impressive track record of publications and presentations at conferences.

The candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Sound scientific judgment
Theoretical and practical experience of experimental research designs and statistical tests/analyses
Broad knowledge of mental nursing at an international level
Awareness of trends and standards within knowledge dissemination
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Relevant experience in journal editing and/or through membership on editorial boards is desirable

Responsibilities of the Editor

The Editor will assist the EIC to manage and organize review for manuscripts submitted to the journal. In particular, the editor will provide expertise in regard to manuscripts that contain statistical methods and designs.

To Apply

Applications should include curriculum vitae, and an accompanying letter outlining the skills you will bring to this position and addressing the key selection criteria.

Please send your application, in confidence, to:
Sadira Campbell, Wiley: scampbell@wiley.com
Applications to arrive no later than 30 June 2015

A description of the role is available on request. Strict confidentiality will apply to all correspondences.

Donations to Honor Margaret Freda

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

I received this information from Dr. Kathleen Rice Simpson, Editor-in-Chief of MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing:

In lieu of flowers, Margaret asked that donations be made to the March of Dimes Nursing Program. Contributions to this special fund in Margaret’s memory can be made directly through the website at www.marchofdimes.org (click on “donate now,” and then be sure to indicate that the donation is being made in memory of Margaret Freda). These donations will be tracked and restricted for nursing education. Alternatively, you can send a check made payable to March of Dimes to Mary Lavan at the March of Dimes (1275 Mamaroneck Avenue; White Plains, NY 10605; (914) 997-4609) and Mary will be sure it is processed correctly.

Announcing the Nursing Editors History Project

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

Peggy Chinn and I are very excited to announce a new initiative that we have developed and will be leading: the Nursing Editors History Project. We have created a website which is here: NEHP. That site has all the details but in a nutshell–Peggy and I realized that there is no central repository or database of nursing editors. As everyone on this list knows, editors play a crucial role in the creation and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Our leadership is so significant that we created an award to recognize this! But, while archives exist that electronically store the articles that have been published in journals, but many of these archives do not include information on editors, publishers, and other key people. As time moves on, much of this information, which right now only exists only in the form of memories, is being lost. Thus we had the brainstorm of the NEHP.

As with everything that is INANE-related, this is a grassroots project. We have created the website and a form for collecting data about journals. The form has been gently pilot-tested but will likely need revision–we welcome your feedback! As we receive information, we will update the site, revise our processes, and keep everyone involved. We need your input to be successful.

The website is our initial vision. It includes a database of journals and a listing of editors, past and present. We have links to the information that is submitted and will be linking back to the Directory of Nursing Journals at the INANE site. Our goal is to have a comprehensive resource that documents our editorial history, which can serve as a resource to inform the future.

We invite all INANE members to join us in this initiative. Please share your journal information and history through our submission form. If you have information on other journals, particularly those that are no longer published, we are interested in that, too. There is a contact form at the website that makes it easy to get in touch with us. We welcome ideas and suggestions on the project in general–this is what will inspire us to make this project grow! Last, we have a page for donations. If you truly believe in what we have envisioned, financial support, even modest donations, will go a long way to supporting the sustainability of this project.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message and visit the NEHP website. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your journal information for our database.

Editor Search, INSIGHT

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

We are searching for an Editor for INSIGHT: The Journal of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses, Inc. (ASORN)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with our peer-reviewed nursing journal published quarterly in-house. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the process of scientific or academic journal publishing. You will oversee the composition of INSIGHT with regard to design and content and mentor actual and potential authors. You will work with an Editorial Board and ASORN staff during the publication process. ASORN’s Board of Directors will appoint an Editor for a 3-year term following mentorship by the current Editor for a period of 6 to 12 months. You will assume the role of Editor subject to evaluation by the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Currently involved in ophthalmic nursing
Minimum educational level of BSN
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team-working skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self motivated and achievement oriented
Strong time management skills
Ability to work with editorial team to meet established deadlines
Internet access and proficiency with MS Word, Adobe and Acrobat
Willing to contribute some content to INSIGHT
Minimum 3 year commitment subject to evaluation period by ASORN’s Board of Directors
Commitment to and command of ophthalmic nursing research
Attendance at ASORN Annual Meeting to document and assess activities for future journal content (may designate representative from Editorial Board if unable to attend)

Preferred

Active member of ASORN
Knowledge of journal publishing and requirements of nursing and/or health science communities
Some experience working with or publishing on behalf of nursing societies and associations
Demonstration of the individual’s institutional or organizational support
Established relationships with or access to potential authors

Compensation and Benefits

Quarterly stipend is offered (partial stipend during 6-12 months of mentorship by current Editor)
Some reimbursement of journal related expenses
Paid registration for ASORN’s Annual Meeting when attending to document activities for future journal content

Please send CV and at least two (2) examples of your writing to
ASORN Client Manager, Caitlin Nimmo, at cnimmo@aao.org.

Editor Search, Journal of Advanced Nursing

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

Applications are invited for the position of Editor, Journal of Advanced Nursing

One of the current team of Editors, Lin Perry, will be stepping down in 2015. Therefore we are seeking applications for the position to complete a team of five Editors within one of the leading international nursing journals. The Journal of Advanced Nursing (JAN) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal which contributes to the advancement of evidence-based nursing, midwifery and healthcare by disseminating high quality research and scholarship of contemporary relevance and with potential to advance knowledge for practice, education, management or policy. Detailed information about the journal can be found here.

The successful candidate for the position of Editor will be recognized internationally for his or her academic and research achievements, will have worked at a strategic level within academia or healthcare, and will have an impressive track record of publications and presentations at conferences.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Sound scientific judgment
Professional standing
Broad knowledge of nursing and midwifery on an international level
Awareness of trends and standards within knowledge dissemination
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Previous experience in Editor-type role
Based in Asia-Pacific

The main functions within this role are: manuscript handling and quality control, strategic development, and journal promotion. The post involves working closely with the Publisher, the other Editors, and the Editor-in-Chief.

Applicants should note that this position requires a weekly commitment of time, with additional days required for meetings. The successful candidate would ideally start work on the journal in June 2015.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a short assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of JAN, and an accompanying letter outlining the skills you will bring to this position. A description of the role is available on request.

Please send your application, in confidence, to:
Rosie Hutchinson, Senior Journals Publishing Manager, Wiley: jan@wiley.com

Applications to arrive no later than 20th April 2015

INANE 2015 Speakers Holding Reddit Chat and Webinar with Charon Pierson!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

by Charon Pierson

Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, co-founders of Retraction Watch, will be presenting to INANE attendees on August 4^th at our upcoming annual meeting in Las Vegas August 3^rd – 5^th. Both speakers are in great demand and we are fortunate to have secured their presence at our conference. If you don’t know about Retraction Watch, you might want to attend a free webinar or Reddit chat featuring Ivan Oransky and INANE member Charon Pierson, who is also a COPE Council member. They will be co-presenting on two days in April on the topic of “Catching Errors: Peer Review and Retractions in Publishing.” The first venue is an “Ask Us Anything” chat on Reddit on April 15^th from 12-1PM EDT. Here’s the announcement:

[Science AMA Series] We are Charon Pierson, journal editor and elected member of the Governing Council for the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch. AUA about publication ethics and retractions.

To access a Reddit chat go to http://www.reddit.com/ and search on the title in the brackets above. You can also search on American Chemical Society, the hosts of the series and sort by New. The chat will be live during the time advertised and will then be archived on the Reddit site after the chat closes. Both Charon and Ivan will be answering questions from as many people as possible.

The second event is a live webinar, also hosted by the American Chemical Society, on April 16^th from 2-3PM EDT. Ivan and Charon will be presenting a brief talk about catching errors and how to handle retractions in the literature. They will then take questions from the audience. The live webinar is free but the archived version will only be accessible to members of the American Chemical Society. Here’s the announcement:

We have all seen the headlines where unintentional errors and falsified data have caused papers to be retracted. These instances can damage the reputation of the researchers, journals and institutions that are associated with the research. Join us as Dr. Charon Pierson and Dr. Ivan Oransky discuss the efforts that are being made to combat this issue and expose the bad research as well as what could be changed to improve the review process.

To register for this event, go to http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/events/upcoming-acs-webinars/catching-errors.html

Both of these events will be of interest to nurse editors and a preview of what’s to come in Las Vegas! If you have not registered yet for the conference, be sure to do so by the registration deadline of April 30th! You can register after April 30th, but then the late registration fee applies — no exceptions!!!

INANE Member Shawn Kennedy in the news!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Leslie H. Nicoll

NICHE Announces “From Practice to Publication”
Session for 2015 Annual Conference

NEW YORK – March 4, 2015 – Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) announces plans for a ”From Practice to Publication” session at the 2015 Annual NICHE Conference, April 15, 2015, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Maureen Shawn Kennedy, MA, RN, FAAN, editor-in-chief, American Journal of Nursing, will conduct the session for those interested in publishing articles based on their geriatric research and quality improvement initiatives.

As nurses engage in evidence-based practice, clinical research and quality improvement projects, sharing their work with the broader nursing and healthcare communities becomes both an opportunity and professional responsibility. The session will cover some basics to consider including getting started on the process of writing, guidelines, selecting a journal, what to expect from review/editing and key elements.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Discuss key elements of an acceptable paper.
Identify processes to follow before submitting.
Describe ways to start the creative process.

Two research symposiums are scheduled for Friday, April 17 at the conference: “Understanding & Using Evidence to Address Clinical Problems” and “How to Secure Funding and Disseminate/Publish Results.” The ”From Practice to Publication” session will be instrumental in further helping new research reach the media.

More than 850 nurses and other healthcare professionals from over 300 hospitals and healthcare organizations worldwide will meet in Lake Buena Vista, Florida for the 2015 Annual NICHE Conference, April 14–17, 2015. The theme of this year’s conference at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is “Innovation Through Leadership.”

Attendees at the annual NICHE conferences share evidence-based innovations and research. NICHE supports hospitals and other healthcare organizations in meeting one of the most critical challenges of our times: quality care of older adults. For complete conference information and to register, visit http://conference2015.nicheprogram.org/.

INANE initiative on predatory publishers is well underway!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Peggy L Chinn

Our initiative “Open Access, Editorial Standards and Predatory Publishing,” launched during the 2014 conference in Portland, Maine is now becoming a significant and visible “presence” in our nursing literature. The project began with an article created by a collaborative of nursing journal editors who were present for Jeffrey Beall’s presentation on this topic, and published in the September 2014 issue of Nurse Author & Editor. The Nurse Author & Editor article provided a foundation for all nursing journal editors to use in preparing their own editorials to inform and educate their readers about editorial standards, the hazards that have emerged in the publishing industry to erode confidence in scholarly publishing, and what to watch for in order to protect the integrity of nursing literature.

Now, editorials are appearing in nursing journals that contribute to this initiative! We are tracking these as they appear and posting them on our “Editorials Published” page. We are including original editorials, reprints of the September 2014 Nurse Author & Editor article, journal blogs, and editorials that we find in journals of other health professions. If your eidtorial is not yet listed, please send us the information so that we can include it! Go to our handy electronic form (scroll down on the page to see the form), and send in your information as soon as it is available!

INANE – International Academy of Nursing Editors

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