title: Writing for the busy reader.
abstract: While the number of nursing journals has increased, the amount of time nurses have to read has decreased. This leaves nurse readers in a dilemma of when to find time to read their publications. Many nurses put their publications aside when they receive them, hoping to get more time later. Today, the author and editor need to develop writing styles which assist the busy nursing leader to read and comprehend quickly. This author provides ten tips on writing for the busy reader.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses; D011932:Reading; D017748:Time Management; D014956:Writing