Manuscript Success Receives 2026 APEX Grand Award

Manuscript Success: The Complete Series has won the 2026 APEX Grand Award for Publication Excellence in the Writing Series category. This award highlights the journal's dedication to assisting nurse authors in their academic publishing journey. The series features 11 articles providing essential guidance for emerging research writers.

Opportunity: Writing for Publication for Nurses

Cynthia Saver is the editor of five editions of Writing for Publication for Nurses. She is starting work on the 6th edition and seeks a co-editor who will have the option to become the lead editor for subsequent editions. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career nurse to advance their career and give back to the nursing community. Requirements include publishing experience and a passion for helping nurses share their expertise through publication. If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter to csaver57@gmail.com for consideration. Deadline is July 10th. Cynthia is also interested in any recommendations you might have even if you don’t want to take this on yourself.

Editor Search: Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice

Sage announces the search for a new Editor of Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice. This peer-reviewed, quarterly publication aims to provide accessible, relevant exploration of public policy, the legislative and regulatory processes, and their impact on nursing practice, examine nurses’ roles in health policy and the political process; and explore the role of nursing in the health care system and in health policy development. We are currently accepting editor applications for a three-year term, with a target start date of January 1, 2027. The current editor, Christine Kovner, is happy to discuss the role with anyone who is interested. Email: ctk1@nyu.edu

Editor-in-Chief: Lippincott Nursing Open

Wolters Kluwer is currently inviting nominations and applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the newly created gold open access, online-only journal Lippincott Nursing Open. The journal will aim to serve as a comprehensive platform that drives evidence-based practice and professional development in nursing and healthcare. Lippincott Nursing Open will vigorously maintain high publishing standards … Continue reading Editor-in-Chief: Lippincott Nursing Open

Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners

I am delighted to announce the winners of the Writer's Camp Summer of Peer Review contest! This year, we received exactly five entries—which means we had exactly five winners. Congratulations to all of our participants, who will each receive a Writer's Camp magnet. The prompt was... "The unofficial motto of peer review is..." Faith Tissot … Continue reading Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners

Editorial Acquisitions Consultant: JNR

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) seeks a part-time Acquisitions Editorial Consultant for the Journal of Nursing Regulation. This remote role involves acquiring manuscripts, recruiting authors, and fostering journal growth, requiring experience in scholarly publishing and strong editorial skills. Details are provided in the job posting.

Writer’s Camp Bugle #15

In this issue of the Bugle:

Upcoming CAMPOREE with Max Topaz. Register now!
Editor opportunities for AENJ and TELN.
Trail Packs: Do you have an idea?
Summer of Peer Review Contest: Enter now!

Editor Opportunity: AENJ

Wolters Kluwer is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal (AENJ), affiliated with the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The role requires leadership to enhance the journal's quality and relevance in emergency care. Applications are due by June 15, 2026, including a CV and vision statement.

Notifications from Writer’s Camp

If you subscribe to Writer's Camp (which is free!) you will receive a notification when new content is posted. However, I get to decide when to send notifications--every new post? Just Writer's Camp Features? Some things, but not others? Here's your chance to let me know. Thanks in advance for your feedback. --Leslie H. Nicoll, Camp Director

Associate Editor: Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Ready to take your editorial work to the next level? The journal Teaching and Learning in Nursing is seeking an Associate Editor—an ideal role for experienced reviewers, authors, and emerging editorial leaders who want to move from participating in peer review to helping shape a journal’s direction.

This position offers hands-on involvement in manuscript decision-making, reviewer development, and day-to-day editorial operations, all in close collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief. It’s a chance to see how a journal really works—from the inside.

If you’ve been thinking about what comes after being a strong reviewer, this may be your next trail.

Click here to learn more and apply.

New on the Site: Peer Reviewer Needs

A new resource, Peer Reviewer Needs, has been added to the site, showcasing nursing journals' peer-review requirements. Alongside this, the main menu was reorganized to enhance accessibility. Additionally, a summer series titled "The Summer of Peer Review" will launch on June 18th, offering 14 articles on peer reviewing, culminating during Peer Review Week.