SUBMISSIONS FOR PEER REVIEW

The Maryland Nurse is a refereed, peer-reviewed journal that welcomes original research and other articles, opinions, and news items for publication. The editorial board reviews all material prior to acceptance. Once accepted, manuscripts become the property of the Maryland Nurse. Articles may be used in print or online by the Maryland Nurses Association and archived online. It is standard practice for articles to be published in only one publication. If the submission has been previously distributed in any manner to any audience, please include this information with your submission. Once published, articles cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission from the publisher and the Maryland Nurses Association.

Preparing the Manuscript:

1. All submissions must be submitted to [email protected] in WORD format with 12-point font and double spacing.
2. A separate title page should be included and contain a suggested title and the name or names of the author(s), credentials, professional title, current position, e-mail, mailing address, and telephone contact, if applicable.
3. Subheadings are encouraged throughout the article to enhance readability.
4. Article length should not exceed five (5) 8 ½ X 11 pages (1500-2000 words).
5. All statements based on published findings or data should be referenced appropriately. References should be listed in the text and at the end of the article following the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition format and style (www.apastyle.org/elecref.html). A maximum of 15 references will be printed with the article. All references should be recent– published within the past 5 to 7 years– unless using a seminal text on a given subject.
6. Articles should not mention product and service providers.
7. Photos must be submitted as separate attachments.

Editing:

All submissions are edited for clarity, style, and conciseness. Scholarly submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers. Reviewers may return recommendations and comments to the authors if reviewers request significant clarification, verification, or amplification. Original publications may be reprinted in the Maryland Nurse with written permission from the original author and/ or publishing company that owns the copyright. The same consideration is requested for authors who may have original articles published first in the Maryland Nurse.

Authors may review the article to be published in its final form. Authors will be requested to sign a release form prior to publication. The Maryland Nurses Association retains copyrights on published articles, subject to copyright laws and the signing of a copyright transfer and warranty agreement and may transfer that right to a third party.

The Maryland Nurse attempts to select authors who are knowledgeable in their fields. The views and opinions expressed by authors are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of the MNA, the Editors, the Editorial Board members, or the Publisher, HealthCom Media. Submissions must be sent electronically to [email protected].