PSN Journal's success could not be possible without the commitment of some very dedicated ASPSN members. We continue to publish professional and educational articles, but this can be done only through the collaboration of the Editorial Board, Department Chairs, and Journal Reviewers. These positions are extremely important and respected by the membership. Although the positions may appear to be intimidating, the editorial board will be there to guide and assist you every step of the way. Going into 2014, the journal has several volunteer positions available.
EDITORIAL BOARD
We are looking to increase the number of board members from 4 to 6 people. If you have written an article in the past and know the process of writing an article, you would be in a perfect position to join the editorial board. The position is a 2-year term or eight PSN issues. Qualifications to sit on the Editorial Board include the following:
* Registered professional nurse-master's degree in nursing preferred.
* Expertise in plastic surgical nursing including reconstructive and/or aesthetic nursing.
* Documented writing ability as evidenced by publication.
* ASPSN member for a minimum of 1 year.
The board responsibilities include the following:
* Providing feedback and recommending changes for improving the journal.
* Consults with the editor on the direction and focus of the journal.
* Reviewing manuscripts when asked.
* Submitting one article per year.
* Soliciting one manuscript per issue or contributing to a quarterly department topic per issue.
* Required to attend an editorial board meeting at the annual fall convention and editorial conference calls.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
The journal has 3 dedicated departments (skincare, aesthetics, and wound care) but we would like to add 4 new departments-reconstructive surgery, pediatrics, breast surgery, and business development. Each department can have 2 chairs, so you and a colleague can work together and share the duties. The department chair must have experience in writing and expertise in the specific area of plastic surgical nursing. This position would require you to write, coauthor, or solicit one article per issue. This is a 2-year term or eight journal issues.
Qualifications for department chair include the following:
* Member of ASPSN.
* Expertise in plastic surgical nursing with a focus in the department she or he will be responsible for.
* Documented writing ability as evidenced by publication.
JOURNAL REVIEWERS
The role of a journal reviewer is a recognized and critical component to the journal submission process. Without skilled and knowledgeable reviewers, our journal would not be able to maintain the high standards that have been set forth by ASPSN for 2014. We are looking to increase our journal review team by six people. The role of the reviewer is to be responsible for critiquing submitted articles for grammar, consistency, conflict-of-interest, and references. The nurse must have experience in writing and publishing and expertise in an area of interest to the journal. This appointment would be a 2-year term or eight journal issues. PSN uses editorial manager-an online submission and peer review system that has simplified the journal review process.
As the editor, I am very grateful of the knowledge, professionalism, and dedication that have been displayed by the amazing PSN team. It is a true privilege to work with each and every one of you.
If you are interested in becoming an editorial board member, department chair, or a journal reviewer, please don't hesitate to contact me at mailto:[email protected].
Respectfully,
Tracey A. Hotta, RN, BScN, CPSN
Editor, PSN