Thelma Schorr, In Memoriam

In MemoriamGuardian of the Discipline It is with great sadness that we note the death of Thelma Schorr on December 20, 2024.  She had just celebrated her 100th birthday the previous Sunday, December 15th.  Thelma was among the greatest of nursing journal editors, serving as Editor of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) for forty years from 1950-1990.  … Continue reading Thelma Schorr, In Memoriam

The Founding & History of the American Journal of Nursing

Contributor: Maureen "Shawn" Kennedy, MA, RNHistory of Nursing JournalsMysteries of Publishing “The American Journal of Nursing (AJN)is the oldest (since 1900) continually circulated and most honored broad-based nursing journal in the world. Peer-reviewed and evidence-based, AJN adheres to publishing standards set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE; www.icmje.org), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME; www.wame.org), and … Continue reading The Founding & History of the American Journal of Nursing

The History and Future of “Advances in Nursing Science”: Reflections of the Founding Editor

Mysteries of PublishingHistory of Nursing Journals ANS Website The year was 1977. It was barely 6 years after completing my doctoral (PhD) degree, with five journal articles in child health nursing and a major child health textbook titled Child Health Maintenance: A Family-Centered Approach, all successfully published. There were fewer than 10 doctoral programs in … Continue reading The History and Future of “Advances in Nursing Science”: Reflections of the Founding Editor

History of the Journal “Nursing Inquiry”

Contributor: Sally Thorne, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS, FCAN Mysteries of PublishingHistory of Nursing Journals Nursing Inquiry is an international peer-reviewed Journal of interest to nurses, health care professionals, social scientists and health policy makers on ideas and issues pertaining to nursing and healthcare. Established as a vehicle for critical reflection and substantive dialogue on topics … Continue reading History of the Journal “Nursing Inquiry”

History of the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Contributor: Kim Curry, PhD, FNP-C, FAANP Editor, JAANP Mysteries of PublishingHistory of Nursing Journals About the Journal The Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP) is a monthly, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal for nurse practitioners (NPs) and is the official journal for all members of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). JAANP supports … Continue reading History of the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Nursing Journals: History and Significance

By Leslie Nicoll and Peggy Chinn Mysteries of PublishingHistory of Nursing Journals As part of our series on the “Mysteries of Publishing” we are introducing what can be considered a “subseries” focusing on the history and significance of nursing journals.  We (Leslie and Peggy) are actively involved in the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) … Continue reading Nursing Journals: History and Significance