Category: The Writer’s Camp Bugle

The Writer’s Camp Bugle is our camp newsletter—an occasional roundup of news, announcements, and stories from the Writer’s Camp community. It highlights upcoming events, recent publications, Counselor updates, new resources, and behind-the-scenes notes from the Campfire. Posts in this category keep our campers informed and connected.

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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.

Writer’s Camp Bugle #14

In this issue:

  • Donations in honor of Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett now being accepted.
  • Register for the upcoming CAMPOREE and Scholarly Dialogue
  • Nursing Journals Directory badges now available in the store!
  • Writer’s Camp one-year anniversary highlights
  • Working Guide to Editorial Systems update--subscriptions available.
  • Editorial Leadership Intensive (ELI) registration now open
  • Coming soon: Shh! Editor Confidential
  • What do you think of Writer's Camp? Share your thoughts.

Onward: Remembering Jacqueline Fawcett

Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett passed away at her home in Maine at the age of 87. Recognized as a significant influence in nursing theory, her work has shaped scholarly thought in the field. She fostered collegial relationships and continued to engage in meaningful dialogue about nursing theory until her last days.

Announcing: Working Guide to Editorial Systems

The Working Guide to Editorial Systems (WGES) is a dynamic resource aimed at editors and peer reviewers in scholarly publishing. Launching on May 1 with seven entries, it responds to real editorial questions and will be updated bi-monthly. Available by subscription with early enrollment available at a special rate.

Opportunity: Editor Position — Australian Critical Care

The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) is seeking expressions of interest for an Editor position with the journal Australian Critical Care. The Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team to support the peer-review process, help guide the journal’s strategic direction, and promote high-quality scholarship in critical care practice. Deadline to apply is April 24, 2026.

Call for Papers: Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Teaching and Learning in Nursing, the official journal of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), is planning a special issue on the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Manuscripts are invited that explore the 10 provisions of the 2025 Code. Submission deadline: March 20, 2027.