CFP: Vt Oxford Network

Vermont Oxford Network 2013 Annual Meeting and Quality Congress: Learning Fair and NICU Tube Fest
Call for Poster & Video Presentations
The Learning Fair is one of the most popular events of the Annual Meeting and Quality Congress, and reflects the collective work of this vibrant community of practice. Teams from around the world are actively engaged in sharing their improvement stories and data via posters. We have expanded the time to explore the Learning Fair by including events on both Saturday October 5, and an additional optional faculty-led Guided Poster Walk on Sunday, October 6, 2013.
Who Should Submit a Poster?
• Every NICU team or individual engaged in improving the quality, safety, efficiency and value of newborn care
• NICQ 8 and iNICQ teams
• State or regional quality improvement organizations
• Neonatal Fellows
Submissions will be evaluated for their quality and relevance to the conference program. Select posters may be highlighted in a Guided Poster Walk on Sunday, October 6th. Fellows Corner of the Learning Fair will highlight Fellow-driven quality improvement work. Outstanding poster submissions may be invited to share their improvement data in a short Podium Brief during plenary sessions. For the Podium Briefs, we are particularly interested in improvement projects that focus on the following plenary themes or challenges:
• Neurologic outcomes or newborn brain care
• Innovative models of NICU care
• Care-by-parent or couplet care models/projects
• Oxygen saturation targeting, compliance and/or impact on downstream outcomes
• Standardization and MUSIQ
• Care for infants and families affected by NAS
Complete guidelines for posters are located on the following pages. A completed copy of your center’s Submission Authorization is required. (Note: Not required for NICQ 8 center participants.) DEADLINE: An abstract summarizing the poster submission is due by August 12, 2013. Abstracts submitted after that date will not be accepted.
Details here: http://www.vtoxford.org/meetings/AMQC/2013CallforPosters.pdf 

CFS: MedSurg Matters!

MedSurg Matters! http://www.amsn.org/professional-development/periodicals/medsurg-matters-newsletter

Newsletter: MedSurg Matters! is the official member newsletter of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) and is indexed in the Cumulative Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). It contains peer-reviewed clinical articles and is distributed six times a year as a benefit of membership. Each issue includes at least one CNE article.

MedSurg Matters! is always accepting feature articles that are clinical in content, whether you are a first-time writer who can benefit from mentoring or a veteran continuing to share your knowledge. Our Author Guidelines <http://www.amsn.org/sites/default/files/documents/professional-development/periodicals/medsurg-matters-newsletter/AMSN-MSM-Author-Guidelines.pdf> (PDF) will give you valuable pointers and the Manuscript Wish List<http://www.amsn.org/sites/default/files/documents/professional-development/periodicals/medsurg-matters-newsletter/AMSN-MSM-Manuscript-Wish-List.pdf> (PDF) helps you with ideas (or feel free to present to us the topic of your choice). If you’d like to write, send an email to msmnews@ajj.com or fill out the Manuscript Query Form <http://www.amsn.org/professional-development/periodicals/medsurg-matters-newsletter/medsurg-matters-manuscript-query>.

First-time writers may want to consider starting with a short column submission. Learn more about a few of our regular columns:

• Health Care Reform<http://www.amsn.org/medsurg-matters-seeking-authors-write-health-care-reform>

• Healthy Work Environment<http://www.amsn.org/practice-resources/healthy-work-environment>

 

CFS: ANIA Newsletter

ANIA Newsletter, the official newsletter of the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA), is a benefit of membership that includes clinical articles dedicated to advancing adult health nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development. Unless clearly specified, the views expressed in articles, columns, and letters published in ANIA Newsletter represent the opinions of the authors and do not reflect the official policies of ANIA. The newsletter accepts original articles, case studies, letters, descriptions of clinical care, and research. Query letters are welcomed, but not required. Material must be original and never published before. All clinical manuscripts submitted undergo review. Each manuscript is evaluated on its timeliness, importance, accuracy, clarity, and applicability to nursing informatics. Manuscripts accepted are subject to copy editing. The author will receive proofs for review prior to publication. Manuscripts not accepted for publication will not be returned to the author unless requested within 30 days of notification of rejection.

Manuscript Preparation: Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced on 8.5” x 11” white paper, and should be 6-8 pages in length (including references). Style should generally follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed., 2010). Use the author-date method of citation within the text. For example, “(Doe, 2013)” or “Doe (2013) states…” With multiple authors, the first citation must list all authors (up to six), and subsequent citations should list only the last name of the first author and et al. (Doe et al., 2013). Prior to submission, a colleague should read the manuscript, if possible. Acquiring permission to reprint previously published materials is the responsibility of the author. Format of Manuscript: Title Page: Include the manuscript title, authors’ names, credentials, and a biographic statement. Also include a brief abstract of 40 words or less along with an address for correspondence, email address (required), and day and evening phone numbers. Text: Double-space all typing, using 1.5-2 inch margins. Include the title, or short descriptor, on top of each page, but do not include the author’s name. Subheadings: Include subheadings in the manuscript where possible. Type all subheadings flush to the left margin. References: Please limit references to 10-12 entries. All references should be from the last 3-5 years, when possible. List all references in alphabetical order. All citations should reference primary sources. The use of secondary sources (material analyzed or interpreted from the primary source) is discouraged. If necessary, locate a copy of the original work and credit it as such. Authors are encouraged to provide the digital object identifier (DOI) number for all references when possible directly after the citation. Manuscripts must NOT contain reference software codes.

Manuscript Submission: Authors should submit manuscripts via email (preferred), or on disk or CD-ROM. All disks should be clearly labeled with the author name, manuscript title, and file name. Software:As a general rule, all files should be saved as MS Word. General: Use only common fonts (CG Times, Universe, Helvetica, Courier, etc.) and avoid complex font attributes such as outline. All graphics (figures, graphs, etc.) must be submitted in cameraready form. Submit manuscripts to: ANIA Newsletter, East Holly Avenue, Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056, editor@ania.org<mailto:editor@ania.org>

Further information at: https://www.ania.org/content/ania-newsletter 

CFS: Clinical Scholars Review

Clinical Scholars Review is a biannual, peer reviewed publication focused on presenting articles that demonstrate clinical excellence in the application of evidence-based practice of doctoral nursing. Articles submitted for consideration discuss clinical practice and patient care; case studies; practice issues, including management, scope of practice, and reimbursement; ethical dilemmas, legal issues, and business practices; and innovative methods of teaching and evaluating advanced practice and profiling the scholarly nature of the clinical practice of nursing.

The mission of the Clinical Scholars Review is to support the advancement of the doctoral practice of nursing. http://www.springerpub.com/product/19392095

CFS: J Nervous & Mental Disease

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease publishes peer-reviewed articles containing new data or ways of reorganizing established knowledge relevant to understanding and modifying human behavior, especially that defined as impaired or diseased, and the context, applications and effects of that knowledge. Our policy is summarized by the slogan, “Behavioral science for clinical practice.” We consider articles that include at least one behavioral variable, clear definition of study populations, and replicable research designs. Authors should use the active voice and first person whenever possible. Preference is given to research reports of no more than 27 double-spaced pages, standard font size with 24 lines per page or less, including abstract, text, references, tables and figures. Brief reports (12 double-spaced pages) are considered if they have heuristic value. Books to be considered for review should be sent to the editorial office. Selected book reviews are invited the editor.

Further information at: http://journals.lww.com/jonmd/pages/default.aspx

Submission at: http://www.editorialmanager.com/jnmd/

 

CFS: Case Management & Home Care

Care Management Journals now conveniently combines two must-read publications in case management and home care. Created from two well-established and authoritative journals in the field, this new publication offers a digest of contemporary expertise in the home care field.

The main goal of the Journal of Case Management is to disseminate relevant information pertinent to the field of case management. Published independently for 7 years, its articles focus on case management practice and includes reviews of case management programs, explanations of procedures or systems, case studies, innovative ideas for professional development, helpful hints, and other issues common to the field.

It is complemented by the Journal of Long Term Home Health Care, which originated from the PRIDE Institute for 17 years. This journal investigates current issues and reports on programs and policy initiatives for the homebound frail elderly. Its articles attempt to analyze a topic in detail, forecast developments, and provide the reader with an enhanced perspective. While addressed primarily to home health care professionals, the articles are written with a lay readership also in view.

http://www.springerpub.com/product/15210987

CFS: J Cultural Competence Nursing Healthcare

Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare’s first issue appeared online in January 2011.

The Journal’s Philosophy: Nursing is a theory based humanistic discipline which serves individuals, organizations, communities, and institutions. The OJCCNH seeks to disseminate scholarly work among nurses and other health care professionals through publication of articles on culturally competent and congruent care-based research, theory, education, practice, administration, and policy. Culturally competent care occurs when culture care values are known and serve as the foundation for meaningful care. Care is the core construct for the discipline of nursing and human care is defined within the context of culture. This journal encourages dialogue representing diverse perspectives, fosters debate, and clarifies moral/ethical decision making on related topics of interest and concern to promote health and wellbeing for all people.

The Journal’s Purpose: The Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare is a free quarterly peer-reviewed publication that provides a forum for discussion of the issues, trends, theory, research, evidence-based and best practices in the provision of culturally congruent and competent nursing and healthcare. The focus of the journal is on the provision of culturally congruent and competent nursing and healthcare for individuals, groups, communities and organizations. A culturally competent nursing the health care workforce is needed to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and choices that will reduce, and ultimately eliminate, health disparities. The Editorial Board Members endeavor to present different perspectives on the provision of culturally congruent and competent nursing and healthcare relative to contemporary trends and issues that influence clinical practice, administration, education, theory and research in nursing and healthcare. The interactive format of the journal encourages an in-depth, dynamic dialogue resulting in a comprehensive discussion of the topic, thereby: 1) contributing to the body of nursing and healthcare knowledge; 2) providing a foundation for healthcare policy implications; 3) promoting the overall wellbeing and health of people from diverse and similar cultures; and 4) reducing health disparities in traditionally underrepresented and/or minority populations. Author guidelines and submission info available at: http://www.cultural-competence-project.org/ojccnh/call-manuscripts.htm

 

CFS: J Alternative Complementary Med

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy is a peer-reviewed journal. It includes observational and analytical reports, ideas, commentary, and opinions on therapies currently thought to be outside the realm of conventional Western biomedicine that are gaining interest and warranting research to assess therapeutic value. The journal includes current concepts in clinical care, including case reports, which will be valuable for physicians and other health care professionals who are seeking to evaluate and integrate these therapies into patient care protocols. A primary goal of this international peer-reviewed journal is the establishment of rigorous and appropriate research methodologies; the Journal will develop and encourage publication standards to foster effective and reliable measurement, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The journal does not publish papers that have been submitted elsewhere. Further information at: http://www.liebertpub.com/products/product.aspx?pid=26

 

CFS: IJ Nursing Ed Scholarship

The International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship (IJNES) is the first fully electronic peer-reviewed journal in which original papers on nursing education issues and research are published. The Journal is a member of the Berkeley Electronic Press (bepress). The Editors and Editorial Board are fully committed to maintaining excellence in the quality and scientific rigor of the articles they recommend for publication. Papers involving theory, research, innovations, issues and perspectives about nursing education, as well as responses to articles are published in IJNES. The contents of IJNES will be available at affordable subscription costs only through the Internet to faculty, practitioners, students, and libraries. The Journal takes full advantage of electronic media from submission, through review, to publication. Authors are encouraged to use digital technologies to enhance their submissions. The web-based publishing environment supports the inclusion of video-clips, sound bites, supplementary tables, or even hypertext links to other sites as needed while maintaining efficiency, affordability, and global accessibility. The rapid turnaround from submission to publication, with the possibility of direct but anonymous communication about the publication with the reviewer, allows timely publication of work. If you are interested in being considered as a possible reviewer for manuscripts submitted to IJNES, please complete the reviewer registration form. Further information at: http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/

CFS: Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care

Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care is a peer-reviewed journal that provides the cutting-edge research, clinical protocols, and practical tools to provide optimal care for all bariatric patients whose health is seriously compromised by their high BMI and comorbid conditions. The Journal includes original articles, clinical reviews, roundtable discussions, Q&A, resources, and much more. The Journal provides comprehensive information about:

• Optimizing health outcomes
• Occupational hazards for bariatric healthcare professionals
• Transfer, mobility, and patient safety issues
• Pre-op, peri-op, and post-op standards of practice
• Pre-surgical work-up and consultation
• OR supplies and instrumentation
• Dietary modification and counseling
• Malabsorption and malnutrition
• Lifestyle modification and psychological support
• Exercise, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
• Patient compliance
• Anticipating and managing surgical complications
• Wound care and infections
• Bariatric teamwork and communication
• Ethical issues and cultural sensitivities
• Insurance reimbursement issues
• Care of the patient with special needs
• Reconstructive surgery

The Official Journal of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses.

NABN Members: access the full text of the journal through the Members only page of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses website. Bariatric nursing is quickly becoming an area of nursing and allied healthcare specialization. Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering obesity in all clinical settings and must be adequately trained for the challenges and safety issues involved. There has been an exponential growth in the number of bariatric surgical procedures, including gastric surgery and banding, due to patient demand and the recognition that surgical intervention is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity.