CFP: CANS 2016

Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science 2016 State of the Science Congress PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS DUE by DECEMBER 1st, 2015 As part of the celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), teams of experts will have an opportunity to present a synthesis of evidence in an area consistent …

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JPN Editor Develops Open Course on Writing for Professional Journals

JPN Editor Develops Open Course on Writing for Professional Journals   Dr. Patricia Morton, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Utah and editor of the Journal of Professional Nursing, has developed the open course "Writing for Professional Journals." The content of this course is open to the public. Dr. Morton authored …

Inside Higher Ed: Op-Ed vs. Scholarly Journal

In an article for Inside Higher Ed's "Grad Hacker" feature, DeWitt Scott argues that writing for a general audience is at least as important as writing for a scholarly audience and argues that op-ed essays are an effective genre for broader communication. The article is open access on line: https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/op-ed-vs-scholarly-journals

CFS: Brokenness, Healing Journey

The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation is proud to announce the publication of our Summer 2015 issue. In this edition we explore the multifaceted nature of brokenness  in our journey towards healing. Together, the contributors in this issue masterfully communicate the importance of recognizing that in our roles as clinicians and educators, patients and students, seeking wholeness means …

Becoming a More Productive Writer: What’s the Evidence Base

An article on the Web site of the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests -- Set a writing schedule Prepare Incubate inspiration Just get it down Find your sweet spot Accept criticism Reward yourself Make it personal Details here: http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2015/11/writers-block.aspx

CFP: 33rd Annual History of Nursing Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 22-25, 2016

 The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) and University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing are co-sponsoring the Association's 33rd annual conference to be held in Chicago, IL. The conference provides a forum for researchers interested in sharing new research that addresses events, issues, and topics in any area of nursing and healthcare …