Volunteers for section editors, chapter writers, and peer reviewers are needed for the Core Curriculum for Rheumatology Nurses! It is helpful – but not required – to have prior experience in publishing.  If you wish to contribute to the Core Curriculum for Rheumatology Nurses, please fill out the application below.

We are looking for Chapter Authors for the following topics:

Section Editors

Section Editors will play a significant role in the development of the RNS Core Curriculum. Section Editors should have the following qualifications:

• Must be a member of the Rheumatology Nurses Society
• Must hold a minimum of a master’s degree.
• Must have published articles in juried professional journals and/or written or contributed to professional nursing texts.
• Must have working knowledge of American Psychological Association style.

Section Editors should be able to meet the following expectations:

• Review and communicate with the Editor and/or the Project Manager in the event of any concerns.
• Meet established and/or revised deadlines.
• Assist chapter writers to meet established deadlines as much as possible.
• Review material submitted for accuracy of content, flow, grammatical content, and the like.
• Provide constructive suggestions for improving content and flow as follows:

• Question the accuracy of information (if in doubt).
• Suggest additions/deletions of content.
• Recommend the inclusion of additional references or information.
• Recommend changes in writing flow.
• Suggest inclusion of tables, charts, figures when appropriate.

• Provide positive ongoing feedback for chapter writers’ efforts.
• Provide Editor with recommendations for peer reviewers.

Chapter Writers

Throughout the process, Chapter Writers can expect to receive constructive feedback and assistance from the Section Editors and from the Project Manager. The Core Curriculum will be in an outline format.  To participate in the Core Curriculum project as a chapter writer, you should be able to meet the following qualifications:

• Must be a member of the Rheumatology Nurses Society
• Must submit all drafts and final works in an electronic format compatible with Microsoft Word for Windows.
• Must meet all deadlines outlined for the publication.
• Must use the style defined by the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual to reference your work.

Peer Reviewers

Reviewers will assess the final drafts of the chapters for accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. They are not expected to rewrite chapters but to provide a “final check” prior to publication.  Reviewers must be members of the Rheumatology Nurses Society.

If you are interested in participating in this project. Chapter writers and section editors will be selected and notified in October 2011. We look forward to hearing from you!