期刊名称：ADVANCES IN NEONATAL CARE
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
| Editor-in-Chief: |
Debra Brandon PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN and Jacqueline M. McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Co-Editors |
| ISSN: |
1536-0903 |
| Online ISSN: |
1536-0911 |
| Frequency: |
6 issues per year |
About the Journal
Page Content
Advances in Neonatal Care takes a unique and dynamic approach to the original research and clinical practice articles it publishes. Addressing the practice challenges faced every day—caring for the 40,000-plus low-birth-weight infants in Level II and Level III NICUs each year—the journal promotes evidence-based care and improved outcomes for the tiniest patients and their families. Peer-reviewed editorial includes unique and detailed visual and teaching aids, such as Family Teaching Toolbox, Research to Practice, Cultivating Clinical Expertise, and Online Features. Each issue offers Continuing Education (CE) articles in both print and online formats.
Publication & Editorial Staff Contacts
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Publisher
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Co-Editor
Debra H. Brandon, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, NC
Co-Editor
Jacqueline M. McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
NANN National Office
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
8735 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 800-451-3795 or 847-375-3660
Fax: 866-927-5321
info@nann.org
www.nann.org
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Instructions to Authors
Advances in Neonatal Care accepts manuscript submissions through a submission service on another website.
Advances in Neonatal Care has specific instructions and guidelines for submitting articles. Those instructions and guidelines are readily available on the submission service site. Please read and review them carefully. Articles that are not submitted in accordance with our instructions and guidelines are more likely to be rejected.
Manuscript Submission
Clicking on the submission service links on this page will open our manuscript submission service website in a new browser window.
Submit a manuscript
Advances in Neonatal Care:
The Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Author Guidelines
Papers submitted for publication are assumed to be original, not previously published, and not under consideration by any other journal
Queries
Author queries are encouraged.
Send queries to:
Jacqueline M. McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Debra H. Brandon, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN
Editors-in-Chief
Advances in Neonatal Care
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
8735 W. Higgins Road, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60631
E-mail: jacqueline.mcgrath@uconn.edu and debra.brandon@duke.edu
Peer Review Process
The journal is a peer-reviewed publication. All manuscripts will be sent out for an initial peer review; and then manuscripts will also be reviewed by the section editor, and one or both of the co-editors before a decision is made to publish.
Requirements for Submission
- A cover letter is required to accompany the manuscript.
- A title page must be submitted separately from the manuscript.
- Abstracts are required for all submissions. Please see specific section guidelines for abstract requirements. Abstracts and keywords should be readily available when uploading the manuscript so that these can be cut and pasted when requested by Editorial Manager.
- Copyright transfer forms must be completed and signed by each author.
- Letters of permission to use or reproduce any previously published or copyrighted material (e.g., image, figure, table) should accompany any materials borrowed/copied from other published works.
Cover letter should include:
- Name of the primary or corresponding author and list of all co-authors
- Complete contact information (mailing address, telephone and fax number, e-mail address)
- A statement ensuring that all co-authors have read and approved the article and have contributed to the substance of the work
- A statement that the article has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another publication or journal
- Individual disclosure of all conflicts of interest (by author)
- Full disclosure regarding all submission and previous reports that might represent redundant, duplicate, or very similar work
- Disclosure by each individual author of any commercial interest they have in the subject of their study as well as the source of any financial or material support including but not limited to grants, medications, and equipment.
Conflicts of Interest
On the title page the authors must state all possible conflicts of interest, including financial, consultant, institutional, and other relationships that might lead to bias or a conflict of interest. All sources of funding should be acknowledged in the manuscript. All relevant conflicts of interest and sources of funding should be included on the title page of the manuscript with the heading "Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding." For example:
- Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: "A" has received honoraria from Company Z. "B" is currently receiving a grant (#12345) from Organization Y and is on the speaker's bureau for Organization X, the CME organizers for Company A. For the remaining authors none were declared.
- If there is no conflict of interest, this should also be explicitly stated as "There is no conflict of interest."
As all editors and Editorial Board members at ANC are active professionals and researchers, it may happen that they would want to submit their articles to ANC. This represents a potential conflict of interest, especially in cases of submissions from decision-making editors. In reviewing submissions from its editors and Editorial Board members, ANC follows the guidelines for good editorial practice set by international editorial organizations, such as World Association of Medical Editors (WAME; http://www.wame.org/resources/publication-ethics-policies-for-medical-journals#conflicts) and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE; http://publicationethics.org/case/editor-author-own-journal). The review of such manuscripts will not be handled by the submitting editor(s); the review process will be supervised and decisions made by another editor who will act independently. In some cases, the review process will be handled by an outside independent expert to minimize possible bias in reviewing submissions from editors.
Copyright Transfer Agreement
In addition, each author must fill out and sign the journal's Copyright Transfer agreement, which includes a section on the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest based on the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" (www.icmje.org/update.html). The form is readily available on the manuscript submission page (https://www.editorialmanager.com/anc/) and can be completed and signed electronically. For additional information about electronically signing this form, visit http://links.lww.com/ZUAT/A106.
Title Page
The title page must be submitted as a separate document with the following information:
- Names, degrees, and professional affiliation (position, department, institution, place) of all authors, listed in the order of authorship
- Indication of the category of the article (e.g., Original Research, Foundations in Newborn Care, Beyond the Basics)
- The name of the institution where the work occurred
- Acknowledgement of grant support when appropriate ("Supported in part by..."). Include grant number, funding agency for the project, an individual author, or both.
- A complete mailing address of corresponding author, including postal codes
- Note: DO NOT include the title page as part of the manuscript document.
Abstract
Abstracts of no more than 250 words are required for all submissions. Please see section guidelines for abstract requirements for each section of the journal because abstract requirements are different for different types of manuscripts.
Key Words
Identify 5 to 10 words or short phrases for cross-indexing the article. When possible, use terms from the Medical Subjects Headings (MeSH) list of Index Medicus. An excellent reference for MeSH terms is www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html.
Manuscript Preparation
Prepare manuscripts using the Uniform Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation (http://www.icmje.org/index.html) or as published in The New England Journal of Medicine in May 1997.
Accepted manuscripts will be edited using the American Medical Association Manual of Style: Guide for Authors and Editors, 10th Edition.
Ensure the manuscript uses 12-point font, is double-spaced, and has uniform margins of 1 inch at top, bottom, right, and left. The title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments, references, tables, and legends should all be double-spaced and typed in uppercase and lowercase letters.
The average article should be no more than 12 to 15 manuscript pages, plus title page, abstract, references, tables, and illustrations.
Number pages consecutively and include a running head (50 characters or fewer) at the top of each page to identify the manuscript. The running head must not contain any author names, initials, or institution-identifiable information.
Specific Guidelines
- In general, all papers will have a background section that explains the need for the paper/investigation, a critical review of the relevant literature, a methods section that describes what and how information/data were collected, findings, discussion, and recommendations for clinical and/or professional development. Number tables, figures, pictures, and references in the text in the order as they appear. Include a title with your table, figure, or picture (e.g., Figure 1. Flow chart of procedure). Please consider sending tables, graphs, and photos in full color. Advances in Neonatal Care is a full-color journal and if files are in color, we can take advantage of these visuals to make your manuscript more appealing to readers. Review back issues of this section to obtain a sense of the style, depth, and format of published articles.
- Include only the most recent/relevant articles in the literature search; classic/seminal articles may be relevant in the background information.
- When referring to studies and results in your manuscript, include the author's interpretation of data outcomes and avoid your interpretation.
- After completing an outline, it may be helpful to share your work with the section editor for input prior to writing the manuscript. Valuable input attained at the beginning stage may help shape your focus and writing.
- If you have a photograph to include, you will need written permission from the people in the photo and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards with a name etc.).
- Additional tables that support the topic may include: summary of studies, key curricula content, or sample protocols. See below for more information about tables and figures.
- Revisions will be requested for most manuscripts. The section editor will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed.
For Specific Type of Projects
Summary of Recommendations Table
This summary table (see example below) will be placed at the end of manuscripts in all sections of the journal. Please provide 3–4 points for each section of the table:
- what we know
- what needs to be studied
- what can we do today that would guide caregivers in the practice setting considering use of this evidence for guiding practice.
You do not need to create the table; simply list each section of the table at the end of your manuscript under the heading "Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research" and include the bulleted points and we will create the table for you.
| Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research |
| What we know: |
- Adequate neonatal growth results in improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Protein needs of preterm infants are estimated at 3.4-4.8g/kg/day and are affected by catch up needs.
- Human milk is the optimal feeding for preterm infants but requires fortification with macro- and micronutrients.
- Human milk fortified in a standard fashion fails to meet protein needs of the smallest preterm infants, and additional modular protein supplements are needed.
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| What needs to be studied: |
- Growth and biochemical outcomes in preterm infants fed human milk fortified with protein hydrolysate human milk fortifier
- Comparison of rates of later allergic disease between human milk fortifier with intact and hydrolyzed protein
- Additional studies on the effect of bovine milk-based human milk fortifier on incidence NEC and other clinical outcomes
- Comparison of NEC rates between human milk fortifier with intact and hydrolyzed bovine protein
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| What we can do today: |
- Aim to achieve intrauterine fetal growth rates.
- Provide early parenteral protein and initiate early enteral feeding to help to minimize early protein deficits.
- Take early deficits into consideration when estimating protein needs.
- Provide modular protein supplements in addition to human milk fortifier as needed for adequate protein provision with human milk from later stages of lactation.
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Style References
Use Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 29th Edition, for spelling of non-technical words.
Use generic names of all drugs and products. When applicable, put brand name equivalents in parentheses when first mentioned in the text.
Measurements of length, height, weight, and volume should be reported in metric units or their decimal multiples. Report hematologic and clinical chemistry measurements in SI units (International System of Units).
References
Prepare references using the Uniform Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation (http://www.icmje.org/index.html#reference) or as published in NEJM, 336(4): 309–316.
References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. Use superscript for text citations. Cite primary sources only. Primary references usually should be no more than 5 years old, although the most recent version of classic texts may be referenced when appropriate. Each reference must be cited either in the article's text, pictures, legends, or graphs.
Avoid using abstracts as references. References to papers accepted for publication should be listed as "in press." Manuscripts that are under review should not be included in the references; the same rule applies for unpublished works (permission from those authors to use those works is required.).
Tables
Please prepare tables according to the AMA guidelines. Every table must have a title and must be referred to in the body of the manuscript. Tables must be numbered in order of appearance and must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the same file as the manuscript.
For easier reading, please use very light blue shading for every other row in your table and no interior borders in each quadrant of the table. Developing the tables this way will save time in the production process.
Figures
Please prepare figures according to the AMA guidelines. Every figure must have a caption and must be referred to in the body of the manuscript. Figures must be numbered in order of appearance and must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the same file as the manuscript.
Artwork
Creating Digital Artwork
- Learn about the publication requirements for digital artwork: http://links.lww.com/ES/A42
- Create, scan, and save your artwork and compare your final figure to the Digital Artwork Guideline Checklist (below).
- Upload figures/tables consecutively to the Editorial Manager website and enter figure/table numbers consecutively in the description field when uploading the files. Note: Do not submit any artwork embedded in the body of the manuscript. Everything must be attached as separate files.
Digital Artwork Guideline Checklist
Here are the basics to have in place before submitting your digital artwork:
- Artwork generated from office suite programs such as CorelDRAW, MS Word, and Excel, as well as artwork downloaded from the Internet (JPEG or GIF files) cannot be used because the quality is poor when printed.
- Each figure/image/table must be saved and submitted as a separate file. Figures/images/tables should not be embedded in the manuscript text file.
- Do not save TIFFs as compressed files. PowerPoint slides saved as a picture are also acceptable.
- Artwork should be created at the actual size it will appear in the journal (or slightly larger). To get an idea of the size images should be when they print, look at back issues of the journal. Measure the artwork typically shown and scale your image to match.
- Crop out any white or black space surrounding the image.
- If your artwork has text, please use one of the following acceptable fonts: Helvetica, Times Roman, Symbol, Mathematical PI, or European PI.
- Color images should be created/scanned and saved and submitted as CMYK only. Do not submit any figures in RGB mode because RGB is the color mode used for screens/monitors and CMYK is the color mode used for print.
- Line art should be saved at a resolution of at least 1200 dpi.
- Images should be saved at a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
- For multi-panel composite figures only: Any figure with multiple parts should be sent as one file with each part labeled the way it is to appear in print.
- Cite figures consecutively in your manuscript.
- Number figures in the figure legend in the order in which they are discussed.
Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials
Written permission from copyright holders to reproduce any and all artwork must be submitted with the manuscript. If photographs of people are used, the subjects must not be identifiable or their pictures must be accompanied by written permission to use the photograph. Authors should retain negatives. If photographs have been altered by computer enhancement or any other means, an original photograph must accompany the altered version; referees will judge the propriety of any changes. Indicate which illustrations were adjusted and why.
Photography Guidelines
All artwork must meet the NANN photography standards as follows:
Photos must meet standards for developmentally appropriate care, including appropriate position for resting position, appropriate lighting, appropriate devices to support care, and appropriate positioning for feeding or procedures. Photos must depict safe environments for infants. For example, an infant shown in a crib should not be prone, there should not be pillows or bumper pads, and crib rails should be up.
Infants should be dressed appropriately, not in costumes, or posed in unnatural settings or positions. All photos must show complete compliance with infection control standards for a NICU setting: simple rings only, no bracelets, short natural nails, full barrier precautions for any invasive procedures (sterile drapes, gowns, hats, masks, gloves).
All photos must meet commonly accepted standards for patient safety in the NICU including but not limited to: back sleeping and no soft bedding for non-intubated patients in open cribs, no unsecured medications or unlabeled syringes in view, and artificial airways appropriately secured and positioned so that water will not drain into patient.
Historic photographs shall be evaluated on their own merits, considering relevant context.
Supplemental Digital Content (SDC)
Authors may submit SDC via Editorial Manager that enhances an article's text to be considered for online posting. SDC may include standard media such as text documents, graphs, audio, video, etc. These would include additional files that are not the tables or diagrams you expect to be included in the print copy of the manuscript. On the Attach Files page of the submission process, please select Supplemental Audio, Video, or Data for your uploaded file as the Submission Item. If an article with SDC is accepted, our production staff will create a URL with the SDC file. The URL will be placed in a call-out within the article. SDC files are not copyedited by LWW staff; they will be presented digitally as submitted. For a list of all available file types and detailed instructions, please visit http://links.lww.com/A142.
Video Manuscript Introductions
Video manuscript introductions are an example of supplemental digital content that could be included with a manuscript. This video could be created by the author, section editor, or one of the co-editors. This video could be created on any device (smartphone, tablet, or video camera) and then the digital file is uploaded with the manuscript files in editorial manager. Podcasts or voiced-over PowerPoint slides are also acceptable formats for these manuscript overviews. The video introduction would be 1–3 minutes long and would provide an overview of the manuscript or an encouragement to readers about an interesting aspect of the manuscript. Video introduction files created by section editors can be sent to the managing editor for uploading. This is only one example of the kinds of video content that could be included with a manuscript.
SDC Call-Outs
Supplemental Digital Content must be cited consecutively in the text of the submitted manuscript. Citations should include the type of material submitted (audio, figure, table, etc.), be clearly labeled as "Supplemental Digital Content," include the sequential list number, and provide a description of the supplemental content. All descriptive text should be included in the call-out because it will not appear elsewhere in the article.
Example:
We performed many tests on the degrees of flexibility in the elbow (see Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, which demonstrates elbow flexibility) and found our results inconclusive.
List of Supplemental Digital Content
A listing of Supplemental Digital Content must be submitted at the end of the manuscript file. Include the SDC number and file type of the Supplemental Digital Content. This text will be removed by our production staff and not be published.
Example:
Supplemental Digital Content 1.wmv
SDC File Requirements
All acceptable file types are permissible up to 10 MBs. For audio or video files greater than 10 MBs, authors should first query the journal office for approval. For a list of all available file types and detailed instructions, please visit http://links.lww.com/A142.
Online Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts must be submitted on-line through the new web site at https://www.editorialmanager.com/anc/. First-time users: Please click the Register button from the menu above and enter the requested information. On successful registration, you will be sent an e-mail indicating your user name and password. Note: If you have received an e-mail from us with an assigned user ID and password, or if you are a repeat user, do not register again. Just log in. Once you have an assigned ID and password, you do not have to re-register, even if your status changes (that is, author, reviewer, or editor). Authors: Please click the log-in button from the menu at the top of the page and log in to the system as an Author. Submit your manuscript according to the author instructions. You will be able to track the progress of your manuscript through the system. If you experience any problems, please contact jwelter@connect2amc.com, phone: 847-375-4827, fax: 847-375-6441.
Embargo
All information regarding the content and publication date of the accepted manuscripts is confidential. Information contained in or about accepted articles cannot appear in any media outlet (print, broadcast, or electronic format) until after publication.
Compliance with NIH and Other Research Funding Agency Accessibility Requirements
A number of research funding agencies now require or request authors to submit the post-print (the article after peer review and acceptance but not the final published article) manuscript to a repository that is accessible online by all without charge. As a service to our authors, LWW will identify to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) articles that require deposit and will transmit the post-print of an article based on research funded in whole or in part by the National Institutes of Health, Wellcome Trust, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or other funding agencies to PubMed Central. The Copyright Transfer Agreement provides the mechanism.
If you experience any problems with the online submission system, please contact Jaclyn Welter at jwelter@connect2amc.com, phone: 847-375-4827, fax: 847-375-6441.
Open Access
LWW's hybrid open access option is offered to authors whose articles have been accepted for publication. With this choice, articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication. Authors may take advantage of the open access option at the point of acceptance to ensure that this choice has no influence on the peer review and acceptance process. These articles are subject to the journal's standard peer-review process and will be accepted or rejected based on their own merit.
Authors of accepted peer-reviewed articles have the choice to pay a fee to allow perpetual unrestricted online access to their published article to readers globally, immediately upon publication. The article processing charge for Advances in Neonatal Care is $2,000. The article processing charge for authors funded by the Research Councils UK (RCUK) is $2,540. The publication fee is charged on acceptance of the article and should be paid within 30 days by credit card by the author, funding agency or institution. Payment must be received in full for the article to be published open access. Any additional standard publication charges, such as for color images, will also apply.
- Authors retain copyright
Authors retain their copyright for all articles they opt to publish open access. Authors grant LWW a license to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.
- Creative Commons license
Articles opting for open access will be freely available to read, download and share from the time of publication. Articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommerical No Derivative 4.0 which allows readers to disseminate and reuse the article, as well as share and reuse of the scientific material. It does not permit commercial exploitation or the creation of derivative works without specific permission. To view a copy of this license visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0.
- Compliance with NIH, RCUK, Wellcome Trust and other research funding agency accessibility requirements
A number of research funding agencies now require or request authors to submit the post-print (the article after peer review and acceptance but not the final published article) to a repository that is accessible online by all without charge. As a service to our authors, LWW identifies to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) articles that require deposit and transmits the post-print of an article based on research funded in whole or in part by the National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or other funding agencies to PubMed Central. The revised Copyright Transfer Agreement provides the mechanism. LWW ensures that authors can fully comply with the public access requirements of major funding bodies worldwide. Additionally, all authors who choose the open access option will have their final published article deposited into PubMed Central.
RCUK and Wellcome funded authors can choose to publish their paper as open access with the payment of an article process charge (gold route), or opt for their accepted manuscript to be deposited (green route) into PMC with an embargo.
With both the gold and green open access options, the author will continue to sign the Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) as it provides the mechanism for LWW to ensure that the author is fully compliant with the requirements. After signature of the CTA, the author will then sign a License to Publish where they will then own the copyright. Those authors who wish to publish their article via the gold route will be able to publish under the terms of the Attribution 4.0 (CCBY) License. To view of a copy of this license visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Those authors who wish to publish their article via the green route will be able to publish under the rights of the Attribution Non-commercial 4.0 (CCBY NC) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
It is the responsibility of the author to inform the Editorial Office and/or LWW that they have RCUK funding. LWW will not be held responsible for retroactive deposits to PMC if the author has not completed the proper forms.
FAQ for open access
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Section Guidelines
Case of the Month
Section Overview: The case of the month article may include a presentation of a unique clinical case, an atypical presentation or outcome of a common disease, a case with a diagnostic challenge, an unusual disease process, a unique social or ethical challenge, or a challenging transport case. The case of the month manuscript may include but is not limited to: an introduction to the case, presenting signs/symptoms, patient history, assessment, related anatomy/physiology or pathophysiology, course of treatment and progress, complications, discussion of case, included medical/social collaboration and referrals, treatment considerations for family, considerations for discharge, recommendations of community resources, implications for nursing practice or medical management, and implications for family at discharge.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. Please include an abstract. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background (introduction to the case)
- Purpose
- Case Findings/Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. The average case of the month article is 2,500–3,000 words (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page).
5. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
6. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. See general guidelines for details.
7. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols for guiding care in unusual cases.
8. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Contact Elizabeth Schierholz, MSN, NNP, Section Editor, at elizabethschierholz@gmail.com with any questions.
Clinical Issues in Neonatal Care
Section Overview: Manuscripts submitted for this section contain information that is fundamental to neonatal nursing practice. The reader will gain knowledge from the article that enriches and expands clinical knowledge and practice. We welcome policy changes, critical review of the literature, and examples of clinical excellence. Overall, these manuscripts capture the essence of neonatal clinical care. Examples of these types of articles are:
- Concept analysis of ideas central to neonatal nursing
- Clinical excellence related to specific problems
- Descriptions of essential nursing care strategies for specific diagnosis from the novice to the expert, or targeted to a specific audience such as the new staff nurse or the advanced practice nurse
- Care practices (or bundles) based on evidence-based interventions
- Neonatal assessment processes
- Neonatal concepts that pertain to all levels of nursing
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. Please include an abstract. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background
- Purpose (of manuscript)
- Findings/Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. Length of manuscript is typically 10–12 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page). Systematic and integrative reviews are typically longer and could be as many as 18 pages.
5. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
6. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. See general guidelines for details.
7. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols.
8. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Please contact Ksenia Zukowsky, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, or Linda Ikuta, MN, RN, CCNS, PHN, Section Editors, at Ksenia.Zukowsky@jefferson.edu or likuta@lpch.org with questions.
Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care
Section Overview: The ethics section highlights dilemmas healthcare providers face in the care of the neonate. Articles may be research based, opinion pieces, or debates about choosing a course of action. Dilemmas may be related to challenges in the care for the mother and the fetus or infant. Controversies in social impact of maternal behavior on the pregnancy are included.
Nurses' feelings about provision of care to neonates who are very young, sick, or genetically impaired are reported. Reports on special programs to provide palliative, hospice, or end-of-life care to newborns are of interest. Concept analysis of terms that impact neonatal caregiving may be submitted. Book reviews of material related to ethics are published. Foreign authors are invited to report complexities in their home countries.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. Please include an abstract. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background
- Purpose
- Findings/Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. Length of manuscript is typically 6–8 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page).
5. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
6. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. See general guidelines for details.
7. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols.
8. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Please contact Anita Catlin, DNSc, FNP, FAAN, Section Editor, at acatlin@napanet.net with any ideas or questions.
Evidence-Based Practice Briefs
Section Overview: This section of the journal provides brief overviews of the evidence to support common care practice for neonates or their families. Briefs often address "why we do it this way" or issues of care protocols or routine practices.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. Include an abstract that includes the clinical question, years and databases searched, search yield, and main findings. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background
- Search Strategy
- Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. Length is typically 6–8 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page).
5. At the end of the introduction, the last sentence should be a statement of the clinical question (PICO is one format that can be used, P = population or problem; I = intervention; C = comparison; O = outcome).
6. Organize the paper using these subject headings: Background, Search Strategy, Summary of Evidence, Recommendations for Practice, and Recommendations for Research.
7. Specifically state your search strategy (key terms, databases used, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and years searched).
8. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
9. Include at least one table to summarize key points (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research) using these headings: 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. Please see the latest issues of the journal for examples of this table in the Evidence-Based Practice Briefs section (see general guidelines).
10. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols.
11. Revisions often are requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Contact Sheila M. Gephart, PhD, RN, Section Editor, at gepharts@email.arizona.edu with questions.
Original Research
Section Overview: This section contains reports of original research completed with the newborn/neonatal population and their families. Studies may focus on both acute care and post-discharge questions about the care of high-risk infants and their families.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. The abstract for a research manuscript should be no more than 250 words and is structured with these sections:
- Background
- Purpose
- Methods
- Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words
4. After the abstract, include a section titled What This Study Adds
- Using 2–3 bullet points, describe how the findings of your study contribute to our knowledge on your topic. See example below.
- You do not need to put these bullets in a box; we will do that when the manuscript goes to production.
What This Study Adds
- Continuation of the debate about the nature of knowledge and contribution that different types of evidence make to patient care
- An exploration of the characteristics of the different types of evidence
- Ways are suggested of assessing the robustness and blending of these different types
5. Length of manuscript is typically 12–15 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page). Use the following headings to structure the manuscript:
- Background and Significance: Include a description of the background and importance of the research focus. End this section with a clear purpose statement.
- Literature Review: Provide an overview of research related to this topic, including seminal work. Identify the gaps, or what isn't known. End this section with research questions. It may be possible to combine the Background and Significance section with the Literature Review.
- Methods: Include in the following order: design, sample (including inclusion/exclusion criteria), instruments, statistical analysis, and procedures, including IRB approval.
- Results: Begin with sample demographics. Then, results can be reported for each research question. Include actual p values. Use tables and figures to display your findings when appropriate.
- Discussion: Describe how your study findings compare to other studies, highlighting significant results. Have subsections discussing the implications of your study findings for practice and future research.
6. Please use the following guidelines for specific studies.
7. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
8. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. Please see the latest issues of the journal for examples of this table in the Evidence-Based Briefs section (see general guidelines).
9. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Please contact Donna Dowling, PhD, RN, Section Editor, at dad10@case.edu with questions.
Outcomes of Neonatal Care
Section Overview: This section of the journal focuses on newborn outcomes following admission to a neonatal intensive care unit as well as preparation of infants and their families as they transition from the NICU or step down unit to home. Manuscripts can address any issue related to outcomes, discharge preparation, and immediate post-discharge needs. Types of articles previously published have addressed car seat safety, safe back to sleep practices, specific clinical conditions with post discharge procedural and follow-up care needs, immunizations, maximizing attainment of developmental milestones, parenting issues, jaundice, and infant nutrition. Preventative healthcare maintenance as well as hospice care for terminally ill neonates also have been featured.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background
- Purpose
- Findings/Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. Length is typically 12–15 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page). Three of these pages could be utilized for the accompanying Teaching Tool if that is an aspect of the manuscript you plan to submit.
5. Include a Web resource listing in the submission. This has been a well-received part of previous articles.
6. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
7. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. Please see the latest issues of the journal for examples of this table in the Evidence-Based Practice Briefs section (see general guidelines).
8. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols.
9. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
The Family Teaching ToolboxTM is an accompanying parent education article focused on one or more aspects of the content included in the section. The Teaching Toolbox TM contains helpful guidelines and practices for families to reference and use following discharge.
When writing this section, review adult learning principles and assess the article's content reading levels because this content will be directed to parents.
- Be succinct and write in easy-to-understand language at a level less than 8th grade, which is the maximum reading level recommended. Most educational materials available on the internet are written at a 10th grade level or higher.
- Check the reading level of your content using the grammar check in Microsoft Word. Reading level is available under the Tools menu under Spelling/Grammar.
- For content to be effective, writing should be as simple as possible without sacrificing important content. Adults at all reading skill levels prefer and learn better with easy-to-read instructions.
- Use a conversational writing style.
- Prioritize your topic content and focus on what parents need to know for the tool.
- Pilot the tool with a parent for feedback, prior to submission.
These manuscripts benefit from inclusion of photographs to illustrate the main concepts of the section and Teaching ToolboxTM:
- The section content can use 2–3 pieces of artwork/photos.
- The Teaching Tool TM can use 6 photographs.
- The photographs in the article can be the same as the teaching tool or can be different, depending on your intent.
Please contact Paula L. Forsythe, MSN, CNS, Section Editor, at paula.forsythe@uhhs.com with any questions.
Professional Growth and Development
Section Overview: We are interested in providing professional development topics that are of interest to a wide range of healthcare professionals including students, staff nurses, educators, managers, and practice specialists in neonatal care. Manuscripts for this section can take a number of formats including literature reviews, original research, case studies, and first-person accounts of growth and development activities. The main criterion is that the manuscript will provide readers with insights that meet the professional development needs of interdisciplinary health professionals who work with neonates and their families. Examples could include educational projects completed in the clinical setting such as simulation summaries as well as quality improvement projects that enhanced caregiving.
1. These section guidelines support the general author guidelines for Advances in Neonatal Care, available at http://edmgr.ovid.com/anc/accounts/ifauth.htm.
2. Please include an abstract. The abstract should be less than 250 words and include these headings:
- Background
- Purpose
- Findings/Results
- Implications for Practice
- Implications for Research
3. Include 5–10 key words.
4. Length of manuscript is typically 10–12 pages (double-spaced, not including abstract, references, and title page). Systematic and integrative reviews are typically longer and could be as many as 18 pages.
5. Adding tables, pictures, and figures adds appeal for readers. If you have a picture to include, you will need permission from the people in the picture and removal of any identifying information (e.g., armbands, bed cards, etc. with a name must not be visible). If you do not have pictures but have an idea about a picture that would enhance your manuscript, please let the co-editors know so they can try to recruit a suitable image.
6. Include at least one table to summarize key points using these headings (Summary of Recommendations for Practice and Research): 1) what we know, 2) what needs to be studied, and 3) what we can do today. See general guidelines for details.
7. Additional tables that support the topic may include summary of studies, key recommendations for practice, or sample protocols.
8. Revisions are often requested. After peer review, the section editor and co-editors will review the manuscript well in advance of the production deadline and provide additional feedback as needed. The goal is excellent presentation of materials for our readers.
Contact Kathy Ahern, PhD, RN, Section Editor, at k.ahern@uq.edu.au with any questions.
Editorial Board
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Co-Editor
Debra H. Brandon PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, NC |
Co-Editor
Jacqueline M. McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT |
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Managing Editor
Jaclyn Welter
jwelter@connect2amc.com
Content Editors and Editorial Board Members |
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Kathy Ahern, PhD, RN
Professional Growth and Development
School of Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Queensland
Queensland, Australia
Kimberly Allen, PhD, MSN, RN
University of Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL
Anita Catlin, DNSc, FNP, FAAN
Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Santa Rosa, CA
Vallejo, CA
Donna Dowling, PhD, RN
Original Research
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Heather Elser, PhD, MS, NNP-BC
QOL Medical, LLC
Raleigh, NC
Paula L. Forsythe, MSN, CNS
Outcomes of Neonatal Care
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland, OH
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Sheila Gephart, PhD, RN
Evidence-Based Practice Briefs
College of Nursing
University of Arizona
Tuscon, AZ
Linda Ikuta, MN, RN, CCNS, PHN
Clinical Issues in Neonatal Care
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
Mio Ozawa, PhD, MS, RN, PHN
Midwifery and Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Division of Nursing Science
Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences
Hiroshima, Japan
Elizabeth Schierholz, MSN, NNP
Case of the Month
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
Laura A. Stokowski, MS, RNC
Noteworthy Professional News
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
Falls Church, VA
Ksenia Zukowsky, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC
Clinical Issues in Neonatal Care
Jefferson School of Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
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2014-2015 NANN Board of Directors |
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President
Pamela Spivey, MSN, RN, CCN
Past-President
Cheryl Ann Carlson, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC
Secretary-Treasurer
Joan M. Rikli, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, NE-BC
Directors-at-Large
Donna J. Ryan, DNP, RN
Pamela Heaberlin, MS, RN, NNP-BC
Elizabeth Sharpe, DNP, NNP-BC
Staff Nurse Directors-at-Large
Lori Brittingham, BSN, RN
Kimberly Guglielmo, BSN, RNC-NIC
Special Interest Group (SIG) Director-at-Large
Terri Marin, PhD, NNP-BC
NANNP Council Chair
Susan Meier, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Executive Director
Dionne Wilson, CAE
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