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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide a better understanding of some of the basic facts about professional journals, including society versus publishing company ownership, titles, compensation, and office setup.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Define the terms "editor," "editor-in-chief," and "managing editor."
  2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being the editor of a society-owned journal versus a publisher-owned journal.
  3. Explain appropriate contents of a journal mission statement.
  4. Identify three issues vital to successfully setting up an editorial office.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial interests to any commercial company related to this educational activity.

Price: $15.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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Planner
Test Code: EHB0709CH1
Published: December 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: The Editors Handbook
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Margaret Comerford Freda, EdD, RN, CHES, FAAN; Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN
Categories: Professional Issues
Specialties: Staff Development
Topics: Writing