Guidelines for Authors

WANTED: Manuscripts

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (JNN) is seeking authors interested in submitting manuscripts for publication. While JNN is a clinically focused journal, we do include topics addressing nursing practice as a whole; research articles are encouraged as well. Both new and experienced authors are welcome; a new author mentor program is available.

Need topic ideas? A wide variety of articles are possible. JNN is actively seeking manuscripts in the following areas:
  • Case studies elaborating approaches to care for a challenging or unique patient 
    JNN Case Study Contest Suspended 
  • Outcomes studies
  • Geriatric aspects of neuroscience nursing
  • Pediatric-focused articles
  • Novel drug therapies for neurologic diseases
  • Intraoperative considerations and surgical instrumentation
  • Focused assessment articles (e.g., spine assessment)
  • New products related to neuroscience nursing care
  • Literature review of a neuroscience related topic
  • Home care of the chronic neurologically impared patient
  • Nursing management in the neuroscience outpatient settings (e.g., nurse-managed back pain clinic)
  • Ethical issues in neuroscience nursing
  • Care of the patient undergoing neurointerventional procedures
  • Noninvasive surgical and treatment techniques
  • Collaborative approaches to care
Download the Guidelines for Authors here.

To query the editor about a specific manuscript idea send an e-mail to susan.carroll25@gmail.com or write to V. Susan Carroll, MS RN CNE, JNN Editor, 1 N. Dearborn, Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL 60602 . Review time after submission is about 6-8 weeks.