Editor BenefitsJournal of Clinical and Practical Nursing
Serving on JCPN's editorial board offers professional recognition, networking opportunities, and meaningful contribution to advancing nursing science through rigorous peer-reviewed scholarship.
Professional Impact
Joining JCPN's editorial board positions you as a recognized leader in nursing scholarship. Editors shape the direction of the field by determining which research reaches the nursing community, influencing clinical practice improvements, educational innovations, and policy developments that ultimately benefit patient care outcomes worldwide.
Editorial service demonstrates commitment to professional stewardship and provides opportunities to mentor emerging scholars through the peer review process. Many editors find that reviewing diverse research expands their own thinking and inspires new directions in their own work.
Editorial board membership strengthens your academic portfolio and demonstrates scholarly leadership valued in career advancement. Whether pursuing promotion, new positions, or grant applications, editorial service signals your standing in the field and commitment to advancing nursing science through rigorous quality standards.
Key Benefits
Professional Recognition
Editorial board membership enhances your CV and establishes your reputation as an expert in your specialty area.
Early Research Access
Review cutting-edge research before publication, staying informed about emerging trends in nursing science.
Network Expansion
Connect with international colleagues, authors, and fellow editors across diverse nursing specialties.
Publication Support
Active editors receive discounted article processing charges for their own manuscript submissions.
Recognition and Support
JCPN publicly acknowledges editorial board members on our website and in annual recognition notices. Editors receive certificates documenting their service and may request letters confirming their contributions for promotion and tenure files. We value the substantial time commitment editors provide and work to ensure this service receives appropriate institutional recognition.
The editorial office provides orientation for new board members, ongoing guidance on policies and procedures, and access to continuing education resources on publication ethics and editorial best practices.
Outstanding editors may be invited to serve as guest editors for special issues, lead editorial board committees, or take on expanded roles as associate editors or section editors. These opportunities provide additional professional development and leadership experience within the academic publishing ecosystem.
Editors gain exposure to international nursing research trends and methodological innovations through reviewing submissions from around the world. This global perspective enriches your own scholarly work and provides valuable context for understanding developments across diverse healthcare systems and nursing practice contexts.
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We welcome applications from qualified nursing scholars interested in editorial board service.
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