AANN Call for Contributors and Reviewers for AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, 7^th edition

AANN is seeking members to serve as lead authors, contributors, and reviewers for the seventh edition of its Core Curriculum. Volunteers will work under the guidance of the Core Editors to revise and update chapters published in the sixth edition (2016) of this important resource.

Responsibilities

Lead Authors Chapter lead authors will collaborate directly with the Core Editors in the development, review, revision, and final drafting of assigned chapter. Lead authors will serve as the point of contact for the chapter and coordinate the chapter revision with the contributors. Lead authors will initiate conversation primarily via e-mail; lead authors may also convene periodic conference calls with contributors.

Contributors will revise and update sections of material from the sixth edition with guidance from the editors and lead author on specific content changes. Working collaboratively with the lead author, contributors will update the references to reflect the most current research findings and best practices, add new material where needed, and revise the text in response to the reviewers’ comments. The work will entail participation primarily in e-mail conversations; chapter lead authors will also hold periodic conference calls with contributors.

Reviewers will critique the revised and updated chapters and offer suggestions for improved clarity and coverage of the relevant science. The work will entail participation in e-mail conversations and, on rare occasions as necessary, conference calls.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will be AANN members with previous writing experience and will possess these qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing (graduate degree preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience in neuroscience nursing
• The ability to write and communicate clearly
• The ability to meet deadlines
• A passion to advance the science and practice of neuroscience nursing.

Term of the Commitment

The group will begin its work in Fall 2019. The estimated length of the commitment is 12–15 months using this projected timeline:

Application

Please submit the following:

• A short statement (1-2 paragraphs) of interest that specifies your areas of interest and special expertise as well as the reasons you would like to be considered.
• A current condensed curriculum vitae that includes only (1) your credentials, current employer and title, and your contact information, (2) the professional organizations in which you hold membership, (3) the number of years you have worked in neuroscience nursing, (4) a bibliography of articles, book chapters, and books you have published in the past 10 years, and (5) the titles and dates of no more than 5 lectures or presentations you have given (if you have given more than 5 presentations, select the top 5 in the field of neuroscience).

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, September 4, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Gramiak at agramiak@aann.org. Successful applicants will be notified directly by e-mail.