Editorial
Susan Tregoning
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, SA
PP: 052 - 053
Article Text
In May Contemporary Nurse was officially launched by Joan Durdin, an eminent South Australian nurse academic, historian and author of They Became Nurses: A History of Nursing in South Australia 1836-1980. Joan's address particularly highlighted one of the quintessential foci of the Journal, that is, the national involvement of nurses with the production and contribution to its content. The first issue featured 21 contributors from around Australia. However, this does not also reflect the extensive number of assessors who have given their time and expertise to reviewing manuscripts, without receiving public recognition. Although the double blind processing of manuscripts does not permit me to disclose individual names, I would like to collectively thank these nurses for their assistance.
Similarly, the second issue has a national focus with the addition of an international contributor, Dr Susan French from Canada, who in 1991, was a guest in Australia, Dr French's article compares the progression of nursing education in Australia with that of her own country. Other contributions in this issue reflect the variety of subjects which are currently of concern to nurses in Australia. The content of the feature articles range from examining nursing diagnosis; cultural adaptations, physical examination and reflection on Benner. Further, the Department sections also depict the diversity of practice within Australia.
To maintain the national flavour of Contemporary Nurse we need your help. In particular, you can assist us by encouraging your colleagues, or by contributing yourself to the various departments within the Journal. The readership has especially greeted the diversity of the content with enthusiasm. To keep the momentum going, I encourage nurses from around Australia to consider submitting their Exemplars, Soap Box and Readers' Choice to Helen Calabretto the department editor as soon as possible. Nurses who are tentative about their ability to write, are encouraged to submit to these sections as the editor will offer assistance.
The final request goes again to all the readership. We have been encouraged by the initial response to the call for subscribers. However, for the long-term survival of the Contemporary Nurse we must have more substantial financial support through an increased number of subscribers. Please encourage your colleagues to take out a subscription; a form for this purpose has been included on page 78.
On reading this issue, you may find that the content especially holds some interest to you, either through conferring or disagreeing with the authors. In any event, I look forward to receiving your comments for inclusion in the Letters to the Editor.
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