This presentation from members of the AAACN Research Committee is designed increase the confidence and capabilities of novice authors. Attendees are encouraged to bring a manuscript idea or draft with them to apply lessons to their own work. Focus includes the understanding of the importance of scholarly writing to disseminate research findings, contribute to evidence-based practice, and advance the science of ambulatory care nursing; gaining knowledge of the publication process, including selecting a target journal, manuscript development, manuscript submission, peer review, and responding to reviewer comments; and developing a manuscript outline using the introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion structure and any applicable reporting guidelines.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/24/2027.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to explain the importance of scholarly writing in nursing and outline the steps to develop and publish a manuscript.

Susan B. Fowler PhD, RN, CRRN, NE-BC, FCNS

Chief Nurse, Research and Innovation, Orlando VA Healthcare System

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