A biannual publication of the
School of Nursing and Health Care Practices,
Southern Cross University,
in association with the
Australian College of Holistic Nurses Inc.
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A biannual publication of the School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, in association with the Australian College of Holistic Nurses Inc. |
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Submission Requirements
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The Editor, Professor B Taylor 02 66 203 156 |
Associate Editor, Jennifer Joy 02 66 203 015 |
The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing
School of Nursing & Health Care Practices
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW
Australia
Telephone (02) 66 203015 ... International +61 2 66 203015
Fax (02) 66 203022 ... International 61 2 66 203022
Introducing just a few of our many authors from previous issues
Book Reviews & Letters to the Editor
Submit to:
The Editor, Professor Bev Taylor ... Telephone 02 66 203 156 ... email: btaylor1@scu.edu.au
Length:
Approximately 4000 words, + tables, + figures + references
Genre:
Discussion papers, research reports and/or Scholarly critiques of academic or practice interests.
Review:
Will be submitted to Full Review process
Abstract:
Concise .. approximately 50 words
Referencing:
Language
Should be inclusive
Tables:
Label clearly
Content:
Headings & subheadings
Occasional Papers (Non-Refereed Articles):
Length:
Approximately 2000 words, + tables, + figures + references
Genre:
Papers which deal with holistic practice issues & interests.
Review:
These articles are designed to encourage new writers and will not be submitted to full review process
Abstract:
Concise .. approximately 50 words
Referencing:
Content:
Language should be inclusive. Headings and subheadings are to be used to assist in the sequencing of the content.
Tables + Figures:
Are to be labelled clearly
Authors will be responsible for the accuracy of their referencing details.
Direct quotations
Use page number ... eg ... McGrath (2001: 23).
Quotes less than 20 words
Words should appear in single quotation marks
Quotes over 20 words
Words should be indented
Within text
A name and date system ... eg ... McGrath (2001)
Full Referencing
Alphabetically. On a separate page. See examples of referencing style:
Books
Taylor BJ 2000 Reflective practice: A guide for nurses and midwives St Leondards: Allen & Unwin.
Chapters in Books
Glass N 2000 ‘Speaking feminisms and nursing’ in J.Greenwood ed. Nursing theory in Australia: Development and application 2nd edn. Melbourne: Pearson Education.
Journal Articles
Koch T, Kralik D, Kelly 2000 ‘‘We just don’t talk about it’: Men living with urinary incontinence and multiple sclerosis’ International Journal of Nursing Practice 6(5): 253-260.
Feature Article and Occasional Paper Presentation:
Hard Copies ... Duplicate. Typewritten. Double spaced. A4.
Disk or CD Copies or email attachment ... In Word format
All submissions must include:
Author(s) name(s)
Qualifications
Affiliations
Address for correspondence
Home & work phone numbers
FAX & email address
On Successful Submission:
Recent photograph (head & shoulders) ... tiff preferred
Personal introduction (25 words)
Length:
Approximately. 500 words.
Genre:
Reflect practice-based experience.
Structure:
Use the headings ... Introduction; Case Study; Intervention; Outcome; Conclusion
Referencing:
At discretion of author(s) but is not mandatory
Articles related to any items of interest to holistic nurses & other health care practitioners. Content may be of coming events, news items, humorous stories, practice experiences, academic interests and so on. One sentence setting the context and/or introducing the author should accompany the piece.
Length:
Up to 200 words.
Content:
Coming events. News items. Practice experiences. Humorous stories... and so on.
Introduction:
One sentence setting context and/or introducing author. Book Reviews, Letters to the Editor:
Writing Style:
To be concise, informative. Dealing with holistic issues and interests
Book Reviews, Letters to the Editor:
Contributions of this nature are welcome and they should be concise, informative, and of varying length according to their purposes. One sentence setting the context and/or introducing the author should accompany the piece.
Nurses’ poetry and other personal insights relating to the work and people within practice settings. One sentence setting the context and/or introducing the author should accompany the piece.