Insider's View, The

Nurse Author & Editor, Winter 2004 by Laughton, Ruth

Nursing Editors Speak Out on Timely Topics

Ruth Laugliton, Editor International Journal of Palliative Nursing

The International Journal of Palliative Nursing (IJPN) aims to keep professionals informed of new developments by providing a forum for the publication of original and scholarly articles. Articles address all aspects of palliative nursing practice, education, management, and research. The journal encourages exploration of the relationship between theory and practice and the cross-fertilization of ideas between nurses involved in palliative care worldwide.

The scope of the journal reflects the development and expansion of palliative care in general and palliative nursing in particular. Consequently, it carries articles that address the needs of people facing any life-threatening illness at any stage of the disease continuum and who are cared for and supported in any care setting. It endorses and values inter-professional work and welcomes articles and correspondence from all professional groups.

IJPN is a peer-reviewed journal. Before starting to write a paper for us, especially if you have not written for publication before, it is best to discuss your ideas with me.

Please feel free to contact the editor on any matter concerning your article. Review articles should generally be approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words although this can be exceeded in special cases when agreed upon with the editor or when submitting original research. While it is very important that review articles be fully referenced, the total number of references should not normally exceed 30.

IJPN welcomes correspondence regarding published articles and any issues relating to palliative care nursing. We also publish short comment pieces and guest editorials and there are opportunities for reviewing articles and books.

Author guidelines are now published in most issues of the journal. They are also available from www. lnternurse.com or from the editor. Queries from authors are welcome. - Ruth Laughton, Editor, International Journal of Palliative Nursing, MA Healthcare Limited, St jude's Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 OPB. (Phone: 020-7501-6717, Fax: 020-7978-8316, E-mail: ruth@markallengroup.com).

Anne Woods, Clinical Director Nursing2004

Nursing2004 is seeking manuscripts aimed at helping staff nurses improve patient care. Currently, we're interested in feature articles on interpreting ECGs, caring for the immunocompromised patient, and caring for the patient with head and neck cancer.

We're also looking for articles for our recurring departments, including:

* PhotoGuide

* Chart Smart (documentation tips)

* Confidentially

* Controlling Pain

* I.V. Rounds

* Wound and Skin Care

* Grin and Share It

Please query me to confirm our interest in your topic, focus, and length of manuscript. Access author guidelines at www.nursing2003.com (click "Journal Information," then "Author Guidelines") -Anne Woods, RN, CRNP, APRN,BC, MSN, Clinical Director of Journals and Special Projects, Nursing2004, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1111 Bethlehem Pike, P.O. Box 908, Springhouse, PA 19477 (note new address in January 2004: Nursing2004, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 323 Norristown Rd., Suite 300, Ambler, PA 19002). (Phone: 215-628-6579, E-mail: awoods@lww. com).

Cindy Lewis, Editor Journal of Vascular Nursing

The Journal of Vascular Nursing (JVN), the official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, serves to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with information to foster expert clinical practice in vascular nursing.

We are seeking articles that are related to vascular nursing practice including clinical practice, education, administration, and research. Selected topics of interest include, but are not limited to, letters to the editor, original articles on clinical topics or special topics, case studies/reports, co-morbidities, compliance, women and peripheral vascular disease, wound healing, pain management, outcome data, elderly issues, care planning, and patient education.

Manuscripts submitted to JVN undergo a peer-review process to evaluate the accuracy and relevance of content, originality of topic, creativity of presentation, clarity, applicability/ practicality, significance to vascular nursing practice, and use of verifiable and current references.

Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome. The editor invites comment in the form of letters. Book reviews are also welcome.

The length of the manuscript, including all supporting material, must not exceed 20 double-spaced, typewritten pages. The title page, abstract, acknowledgments, references, tables, and legends should each appear on a separate page.

Query letters are encouraged. Contributor guidelines are available in any issue or at www.mosby.com/ vascnurs. -Cindy Lewis MSN, RN, Editor, Journal of Vascular Nursing, St. Luke's Medical Center, 2900 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, Wl 53215, (Phone: 414-649-7821, Fax: 414-649-5081, E-mail: cindy.lewis@aurora. org).

Barbara Stover Gingerich, Editor Home Healthcare Management and Practice