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Get published with RCNA!

Publishing your papers with RCNA is a great way to validate your professional development activities, accrue continuing nurse education points and contribute to your profession.
 
RCNA accepts submissions for the four publications listed below. Interested authors should:

  • first visit our publications page to research each of the journals and to familiarise yourself with style and content requirements
  • read the submission guidelines, below, that relate to your chosen publication
  • use the form at the bottom of this page to submit your work to RCNA.

Connections - call for content now open for June 2010 issue!
Planning for the March issue of Connections is now underway and we want to hear from you! Connections is RCNA’s quarterly, member-driven newsletter that showcases the work, research and initiatives of our members and their colleagues. Connections focuses on RCNA’s National Networks, Chapters, policy and other news.

All members are invited to submit their work – anything from research results to first-person accounts of nursing life. This is a great publication opportunity and an excellent way to get involved with your peak professional organisation.

Submissions for the June 2010 issue close on 19 March 2010.

RCNA welcomes and encourages all members to contribute to Connections, including first-time writers. Read an issue of Connections on our website to get a feel for the style and content.

Submission guidelines
In 2010 Connections will be published four times a year. Content can be submitted at any time of year.

Article specifics:

  • Articles should be up to 700 words in Microsoft Word format
  • Pictures/photos are to be in JPEG or TIF format of high resolution
  • All references must be supplied in APA style
  • Submit your work or contact us using the online form.

Please note: The Connections editorial team reserves the right to make changes to articles as required.

Nursing Review and INsite 
Nursing Review and INsite accept submissions for RCNA's 3LP pages. 3LP articles are evidence based papers that generally focus on the clinical aspects of nursing practice. Each article is accompanied by learning objectives for readers to work through. Aspiring authors are advised to familiarise themselves with the style and content of the 3LP pages before submitting their work.

Submission guidelines
3LP submission guidelines are available to download below:

Submission guidelines - 3LP Submission guidelines - 3LP (41 KB)
Please note: in order to maintain the high standard of content published on our 3LP pages, we request that all writers adhere to these guidelines when submitting a piece for publication. 

Collegian
Collegian is published by international publishing house Elsevier. Strict guidelines apply to all submissions. Please refer to the Collegian website to download publication guidelines. Authors are invited to contribute directly to Collegian or to submit their work to RCNA using the submit form.

Submission guidelines
Collegian submission guidelines are available to download below: 
Submission guidelines - Collegian Submission guidelines - Collegian (122 KB)
Please note: in order to maintain the high standard of content published in Collegian, we request that all writers adhere to these guidelines when submitting a piece for publication. 

Contact us
Ready to submit your work? Or do you need to send us a question or comment? Contact the Publications team on 02 6215 8315 or by using the submit form.

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