How to publish an article.

Nurses contribute to the profession through writing and all nurses have something to write about. Even novice nurse writers can enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of being "in print." Writing and submission steps outlined in this article can assist the novice writer from idea to published article. While this paper has emphasized important assistance that may be gained from writing mentors and content experts, skill in writing is primarily self taught, "...absorbed by reading the output of good writers and brought out and refined through the practice of putting countless words on paper" (McConnell, 1984).