¹ Dean Emeritus, University of Utah College of Nursing,
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America,
trish.morton@utah.edu

Corresponding author:

Patricia Gonce Morton, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dean Emeritus; University of Utah College of Nursing; Editor of the Journal of Professional Nursing, sponsored by the American Association of College of Nursing

Salt Lake City, Utah, United Sates of America, 961 North Twin Creek Circle

Email: trish.morton@utah.edu

Phone: 1-410-908-8612

Abstract

Publishing in professional journals can be a challenging yet very rewarding professional activity. Faculty are often expected to contribute to the nursing literature but may not have the knowledge or experience to publish their work. 

This article describes the critical steps for getting started with writing a manuscript and addresses choosing the topic, deciding the intended audience, picking a journal, and determining authorship. 

By following a step-by-step process, faculty will have a better chance of achieving a successful publication.