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.

Writer’s Camp Store and Education Cabin

Writer's Camp has launched two new features: the Writer's Camp Store and Education Cabin. Currently, the store offers the Manuscript Success Author Readiness Course, which includes resources and a final quiz for certification. A grand opening sale gives a $20 discount until September 30. Suggestions for future courses are welcome.

Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing – Editor Opportunity

The Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing (JPSN) is seeking a candidate who will first serve as the Associate Editor, then step into the Editor-in-Chief position starting in January 2028. This role will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn the journal's operations before stepping into the Editor-in-Chief position. Click here to download the PDF with all the details of the position.

Please share this opportunity with your networks and encourage anyone who might be interested. Candidates can submit a letter of interest and their CV to jpsneditor.garciam@apsna.org.

The Word is Spreading!

Leslie H. Nicoll, Director of Writer's Camp, expresses appreciation for the support received, especially from Jan Fulton, who featured Writer's Camp in the Clinical Nurse Specialist journal. Nicoll highlights the availability of new articles, the Writer's Camp Bugle, and upcoming educational events, noting a growing community of 250 subscribers.

Writer’s Camp Bugle #6

The ICN Congress in Helsinki announced a new global Definition of Nursing and the Nurse, which aims to enhance the profession's visibility and value. This inclusive definition, developed over a year with global input, emphasizes nursing's leadership in health, affirming its science-based and people-centered nature. It serves as a crucial framework for the future of nursing.

Writer’s Camp Bugle #5

The post shares updates on Writer's Camp, emphasizing the program's value for junior faculty. It announces the search for a new Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Nursing Administration and details the upcoming Writer's CAMPOREE event. Additionally, it discusses the pause in the Manuscript Success series due to vacation plans and highlights contributions to the camp's upcoming journal issue.

The Writer’s Camp Bugle #4

This opportunity just came across my desk. The funding is modest but every little bit helps. Leslie, Camp Director The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every … Continue reading The Writer’s Camp Bugle #4