Journal Guide

The International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of specialist knowledge within orthopaedic and trauma practice. The journal is devoted to nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of patients with orthopaedic and associated traumatic conditions. Following on from the tradition of the Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, the journal aims to promote best practice through the dissemination of high quality research findings, debate within practice, exploration of professional issues and the development of health care practice as well as innovative roles.The journal publishes a wide range of papers from primary research and evidence updates to personal reflections on practice, education and management issues. Supporting sections include literature reviews, book reviews and international policy digests and Letters to the Editor and Editorials are encouraged which shed additional perspectives on papers published in the journal and matters affecting orthopaedic and trauma practice.The mission of the journal is to facilitate global networking that results in the sharing of evidence-based practice, the dissemination of ideas and knowledge amongst orthopaedic and trauma nurses alongside other members of the health care team, including the organisations which support such practitioners in developing their knowledge and practice. The editorial team encourages and supports contributions from both experienced and first time authors.New Section - Practice Development in orthopaedics and traumaPapers which describe initiatives and innovation in practice development are welcomed by the Editors. In keeping with the journal's aims and scope, short papers are invited from clinical staff, educators and students. Such papers may focus on, but are not restricted to, best practice and practice development initiatives; implementation of research findings and education; and development of the workforce in the clinical environment. Papers should be prepared in keeping with the journal's style (Guide for Authors can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ijotn) and should help the orthopaedic and trauma practitioner to develop and maintain their own skills and knowledge and help to transform delivery of quality care for patients elsewhere in the world. In addition, authors can use such papers to make the most of international networks by sharing their work, thoughts and ideas. The editors are keen to support new writers in preparing material and anyone in need of assistance is welcome to contact them in person at yjoon@elsevier.com.

Official journal of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association and the Australasian Cardiovascular Nurses College, the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing is one of the leading journals for advanced practice nurses in cardiovascular care, providing thorough coverage of timely topics and practical information. Each bimonthly issue addresses the physiologic, psychologic, and social needs of cardiovascular patients and their families in a variety of environments. All members of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association receive the journal as a benefit of membership.The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing is recommended by the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing to its members. These members can receive a discount on subscription rates quoted above. Call customer service to verify discount at 1-800-638-3030. Visit: www.jcnjournal.com.

JHPN is the professional, peer-reviewed journal for nurses in hospiceand palliative care settings. Focusing on the clinical, educational andresearch aspects of care, JHPN brings current and reliableinformation to the practice of end of life care nurses. Feature articles inareas such as symptom management, ethics, and helpful hints on physicalcare address holistic care across the continuum. Book and article reviews,clinical updates and case studies create a journal that meets the didacticand practical needs of the nurse caring for patients with serious illnessesin advanced stages. Continuing education, membership and certificationassociation updates and favorite poems/stories are alsoincluded. For more information, visit www.jhpn.com.

Journal of Infection Prevention is the professional publication of the Infection Prevention Society. The aim of the journal is to advance the evidence base in infection prevention and control, and to provide a publishing platform for all health professionals interested in this field of practice. The journal is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed publication containing a wide range of articles: Original primary research studies, Qualitative and quantitative studies, Reviews of the evidence on various topics, Practice development project reports, Guidelines for practice, Case studies, Overviews of infectious diseases and their causative organisms, Audit and surveillance studies/projects and Outbreak reports.

The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal's goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain, and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of Trauma Nursing (JTN) is the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses. JTN provides original articles and information that reflect the practice of trauma nursing in the areas of clinical practice, education, health policy and administration, and research. The journal also focuses on innovations, trends, and important issues that have an impact on the trauma patient and trauma nursing. JTN is intended for all professionals across the continuum of care, from first responders through rehabilitation.Members of the Society of Trauma Nurses receive the journal as a benefit of membership. For more information call 859-977-7456.VISIT: www.journaloftraumanursing.com.

The WOCN Society and the JWOCN is proud to announce a collaborative relationship with the Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapy (CAET) to provide the Journal as a membership benefit. Join us in welcoming our new CAET readers as both organizations work to promote educational, clinical and research opportunities for their members.

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care covers the spectrum of nursing issues in HIV/AIDS: education, treatment, prevention, research, practice, clinical issues, awareness, policies and program development. This peer-reviewed journal is a forum for nurses and other health care professionals whose focus is the care and treatment of individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care offers the latest information in the areas of health care delivery, program implementation and research analysis and application. JANAC encourages the submission of original manuscripts through its first-time author mentoring program. The journal is included in Index Medicus, MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Expanded Science Citation Index.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care is also included in the following abstracting services: AIDS and Cancer Research; Biological Sciences Abstracts; Family & Society Studies Worldwide; Health & Safety Sciences Abstracts; IBZ (International Bibliography of Periodical Literature on the Humanities and Social Sciences): International Nursing Index; Pollution Abstracts; PsychINFO; PsycLIT; Psychological Abstracts; RNdex; Risk Abstracts; Safety Science & Risk Abstracts; Sexual Diversity Studies; and Virology and AIDS Abstracts.

The Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (JDNA), the official journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA), will be the leading peer-reviewed journal of dermatology nursing publishing original research and clinical articles, review articles, and education features along with professional information for all members of the association. The journal will contain in-depth coverage of the issues affecting dermatology nursing today. It will address dermatology professionals' needs and will focus on the key areas of interest and development touching all nursing and practice professionals working in the dermatology field.Each issue will offer Continuing Education (CE) activities.Members of the Dermatology Nurses' Association receive the journal as a benefit of membership. For more information, call 800-454-4362.

Good medicine and good healthcare demand good information. Since the journal’s founding in 1962, Methods of Information in Medicine has stressed the methodology and scientific fundamentals of organizing, representing and analyzing data, information and knowledge in biomedicine and health care. Covering publications in the fields of biomedical and health informatics, medical biometry, and epidemiology, the journal publishes original papers, reviews, reports, opinion papers, editorials, and letters to the editor. From time to time, the journal publishes articles on particular focus themes as part of a journal‘s issue.

Nursing2011 is an award-winning how-to journal created to provide practical, hands-on information to nurses. Readers say the journal is their first choice for quick-read updates on the most comprehensive range of nursing topics, including clinical and professional information on drugs, diseases, nursing care strategies, and legal/ethical issues. Continuing-education articles offer abundant opportunities for nurses to advance their skills. Nursing2011's hallmark 'from-the-heart' narratives highlight the compassionate side of nursing. The journal's creed of clinical excellence ensures up-to-date expert advice in a fast-changing profession.In 2007, Nursing received the prestigious Publication of the Year award from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE). In 2008, Nursing received three silver awards from ASHPE and a bronze award from Folio:, a leading organization in the magazine publishing industry.For more information, visit www.nursing2011.com.Don't miss the annual Nursing2011Symposium! The conference is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, and it is geared for nurse generalists, managers, directors of nursing, and other direct caregivers in multiple specialty areas with an emphasis on medical surgical nursing. Register at www.nursingsymposium.com.

Orthopaedic Nursing is the state-of-the-art journal that keeps nurses current on important advances in diagnosis, treatment, resources, and nursing care. The only journal written by and for orthopaedic nurses, it's a highly essential resource. Orthopaedic Nursing the official journal of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), is an international journal providing continuing education for orthopaedic nurses. It focuses on a wide variety of clinical settings--hospital unit, physician's office, ambulatory care centers, emergency room, operating room, rehabilitation facility, community service programs, the client's home, and others. Each issue provides departmental sections on current events, organizational activities, research, product and drug information, and literature findings. Articles focus on professional development as well as clinical, academic, and research areas of the orthopaedic specialty. For more information visit www.orthopaedicnursing.com.