Linda Laskowski-Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, NREMT, FAWM, FAEN, FAAN
At the Trailhead
- Why this matters: Editors often default to academic credentials when selecting peer reviewers, but this approach may overlook people with valuable content expertise and lived experience.
- What judgment this supports: Matching reviewer qualifications to manuscript type, purpose, and content rather than relying solely on formal academic degrees.
- How an editor might use this: To broaden reviewer pools, strengthen manuscript evaluation, and develop new reviewers through mentorship and guided participation.
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