Professional Development
The A, B, Cs of Harmony in Author Partnerships #1104 (1.00 CH)
Joy Don Baker, PhD,RN,NEA-BC,FAAN
Clinical Professor
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington
Terri Goodman, PhD, RN, CNOR
Consultant
Dallas
Author partnerships are an invaluable approach to initiating and producing significant perioperative literature. Whether it is a research study initiative, an evidence-based project, or writing a book to teach nurses key concepts, author partnering can be a successful endeavor. Perioperative nurses are passionate about sharing knowledge and experiences to help colleagues change practice. Writing with a partner achieves alignment and balance to produce the desired report, article, or book, and a written contract frames the project and acknowledges each partner’s commitments and contributions.