A Program to Enhance Writing Skills for Advanced Practice Nurses.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Background
Advanced practice RNs (APRNs) make important contributions to scholarly journals that are derived from scientific evidence and clinical practice. This article presents a writing program designed to enhance the writing skills of APRNs with a series of online modules, a workshop, and a manuscript checklist.Method
The writing program was implemented in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program and evaluated with a writing self-efficacy scale and open-ended questions.Results
Findings indicate self-efficacy was high after the writing program, and participants found the checklist to be useful.Conclusion
This program has potential as a course in a nursing school's curriculum or as a continuing education class. Participants can use the program's tools to maintain their writing skills and enhance publication success throughout their careers. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2019;50(3):109-114.].Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hirschey, R; Rodgers, C; Hockenberry, M
Published Date
- March 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 50 / 3
Start / End Page
- 109 - 114
PubMed ID
- 30835320
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC6684255
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1938-2472
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-0124
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3928/00220124-20190218-05
Language
- eng