Preparing research results for journal submissions.

This article provides a summary of the important factors to consider in preparing a research manuscript for submission to The Journal of the New York State Nurses Association. Sharing research results in a professional journal can be both a demanding and exciting process. Researchers are encouraged to apply the rigor associated with research design and methods to pen and paper when preparing manuscripts for publication. Following the guidelines for outlining a research article, editorial style, and manuscript preparation will help researchers succeed in publishing a good piece of research.