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Congratulations to The Nurse Practitioner 's editorial advisory board, contributing editors, and editorial and design staff for earning three gold awards in the 2004 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors competition. These awards for editorial and design excellence accentuate the high quality of the journal, and the true teamwork involved in such accomplishments.FIGURE
For nearly three decades, The Nurse Practitioner has provided timely, peer-reviewed clinical content written by NPs and APNs for NPs and APNs. As your needs changed, so did The Nurse Practitioner. Our staff added articles on the latest drug information, advocacy initiatives, and legal issues that impacted APNs.
These changes were based on reader input and guidance from our editorial advisory board and contributors-more than 40 expert multi-specialty NPs and APNs. One of the most influential advocates for APNs is Linda J. Pearson, RN, FNP, FPMHNP, APRN-BC, MSN, DNSc. The editorial staff thanks Linda, former editor-in-chief, for her many years of leadership, dedication, and contributions to The Nurse Practitioner.
This June issue marks a pivotal change in the evolution of the journal. This month we debut a new, full-issue graphic design. The changes are not only on the surface, however. As a practicing NP and adjunct faculty for nursing at an area university, I recognize that keeping your clinical practice up to date is an immense challenge.
To meet your demanding practice needs, The Nurse Practitioner introduces two new columns this month. This Just In, under the direction of Susan Simmons Holcomb, PhD, ARNP, BC, will present the latest evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines in a concise, handy reference guide. Making Headlines will provide brief summaries of health care news, legislation, and professional recommendations.
Each future issue will include content on the most common areas of primary practice, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, women's and men's health, care of children and older adults, skin and wound issues, and illness prevention.
Watch for additional pharmacology credit offerings in future issues-an opportunity you will find only in The Nurse Practitioner. You can also earn up to 30 CEUs, including pharmacology credits, at The National Conference for Nurse Practitioners (NCNP), featuring clinical sessions and workshops on the topics most crucial to clinical practice. This year, NCNP will be in Baltimore, Md., October 27 to 30. In 2005, the NCNP will be at Disney's Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., May 18 to 21. Visit http://www.ncnpconference.com for full conference information.
Plans are also under way for the 17th Annual Legislative Update. Published each January, this nationally recognized legislative content is the most widely cited article of its kind in NP/APN literature. To comment on how to increase this special report's usefulness or on any enhancements to the journal, contact me at [email protected]. The editorial staff is committed to bringing you the highest level of editorial excellence and award-winning content in the years to come.
Anne Woods, RN, CRNP, APRN, BC, MSN
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