title: A diamond in the rough, to a polished gemstone ring: writing for publication in a nursing journal.
abstract: This manuscript will assist the novice writer with the publication process. This will walk the prospective author through selecting a topic, searching the literature, following through with the submission of the manuscript and the editorial review process, and finally emphasizing the rewards of publication. Along the way, helpful tips will be highlighted to enhance your chances of getting your manuscript accepted for publication.
authors.affiliation: York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA 17405-7199, USA. LSAHD961@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ruth-Sahd
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D009726:Nurses; D015399:Nursing Research; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011643:Publishing; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing