Keywords

journals, manuscript, nursing journals, nursing literature, writing for publication

 

Authors

  1. Northam, Sally PhD, RN
  2. Greer, Danice B. PhD, RN, BC
  3. Rath, Linda PhD, RN
  4. Toone, Amy PhD, APRN, FNP-BC

Abstract

This study gathered data from 61 nursing journal editors (31% response rate) on 7 variables. The information is designed to help novice and seasoned authors make decisions about journal selection for article submission. Variables include the average number of submitted manuscripts annually, the percentage of initially accepted and resubmitted manuscripts, weeks from submission to decision, number of reviewers, types of accepted manuscripts, and top reasons for rejection.