Writing challenge: Narrow the topic
One of the greatest challenges in writing is narrowing the topic. Beginning and experienced writers alike frequently want to tackle topics that are too…
Writing for a Publication
Follow the four Cs for effective writing
Developing writing skills relies on the ability to effectively use the tools of written communication. In nursing school, you learned that proteins are made…
Is your knowledge cursing your writing?
We nurses tend to take great pride in our knowledge. After all, we exert great effort to stay on top of the latest medical…
Kicking off the collaborative writing team
Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary activity; in fact, coauthors can make the process easier. I was part of a writing team for…
7 tips for eliminating the ‘no time’ writing excuse
An oft-cited excuse for not writing is, “I don’t have the time.” (I confess to using it myself on more than one occasion.) The…
“My research article was accepted for publication!”
Beth, a former hospital nursing director-turned-faculty member, learns she has to present her research at a national conference and write it up for publication…
Why more nurses should write for publication (but don’t)
No matter where nurses practice or how stressful their work lives are, many use words like “delighted” and “exhilarated” to describe how they feel…
Writing challenge: Narrow the topic
One of the greatest challenges in writing is narrowing the topic. Beginning and experienced writers alike frequently want to tackle topics that…
Follow the four Cs for effective writing
Developing writing skills relies on the ability to effectively use the tools of written communication. In nursing school, you learned that proteins…
Is your knowledge cursing your writing?
We nurses tend to take great pride in our knowledge. After all, we exert great effort to stay on top of the…
Kicking off the collaborative writing team
Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary activity; in fact, coauthors can make the process easier. I was part of a writing…
7 tips for eliminating the ‘no time’ writing excuse
An oft-cited excuse for not writing is, “I don’t have the time.” (I confess to using it myself on more than one…
“My research article was accepted for publication!”
Beth, a former hospital nursing director-turned-faculty member, learns she has to present her research at a national conference and write it up…
Why more nurses should write for publication (but don’t)
No matter where nurses practice or how stressful their work lives are, many use words like “delighted” and “exhilarated” to describe how…