NURSING KNOWLEDGE
WRITE YOUR TICKET TO SPAIN 2009 NURSING STUDENT ARTICLE CONTEST
------The Organizers of the 2010 NANDA I - AENTDE Joint International Nursing Diagnosis Congress are inviting Nursing Students to join by writing an article about NURSING DIAGNOSIS for a chance to win a $2,000 (USD) worth of scholarship to the Madrid Congress.
-------The chosen article will be submitted to the International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications for possible publication. The winner will also enjoy the benefit of a one (1) year paid membership or renewal in NANDA International. Moreover, The International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications is an official publication of NANDA International. In which purpose is to publish peer-reviewed articles and commentaries that promote the refinement, classification, development, and use of nursing terminologies and classifications worldwide. Papers submitted for consideration in the said International Journal are assumed to be original, one which are not previously published, and are not under consideration by any other journal.
------Please note that the topic that students should focus on the submitted article/s must; a) promote safety and evidence-based nursing care for patients in the clinical setting by using the NANDA-I (NANDA International) Standardized nursing language; b) Must have a minimum of five (5) scholarly references, recently published (2005 or later); c) The student should be the sole author of the submitted article.
Manuscript Preparation
Title page: Write a brief, specific, and descriptive title. Include the full names of all authors, their degrees, titles, affiliations and any acknowledgments of financial support.
Abstract: Prepare a structured abstract. For research reports (100-120 words): purpose, methods, findings, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. For clinical articles (75-100 words): purpose, data sources, data synthesis, conclusions, implications for nursing practice. Identify three to five search terms for indexing purposes. Authors are not responsible for translating the abstracts. If the author's first language is Japanese, French, Spanish, or Portuguese, they may submit a translated abstract along with the English version.
Text: Prepare paper using standard manuscript form according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 5th ed., 2001. Length should be 12-15 pages inclusive of tables and figures. Use headings and subheadings as appropriate.
Tables: Number tables consecutively, cite each one in the text, type each one on a separate page, and place at end of the references.
Figures: Number figures consecutively, cite each one in the text, print each one on a separate page, include a title for each one, and place at the end of the references.
References: Use APA format. Cite all references in the text. Authors are responsible for accuracy of all reference citations. Publication may be delayed if references are in the incorrect format or if incorrect information is provided.
- Manuscripts from limited English proficient authors will need to be edited for English before submission.
Review Process
------Key judging criteria include article's originality and format. Panel of judges involves international representation of nursing faculty, nurses in various practice areas and nursing book contributors.
------Nine one-year paid memberships or renewals in NANDA International will be awarded to the first nine articles submitted for the contest.
------Contest entry deadline is on November 20, 2009; while presentation of winning article in poster format shall be undertaken at the Madrid conference, and recognition at the conference Awards reception. The organizers will notify the author of the winning entry prior to the conference schedule. If you have any questions about using this form, please email nanda@nanda.org or call +1 920-344-8670.
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