Critical Care Nurse Needs You! Behind the Scenes of Peer Review

Undertaking peer review for academic journals: The implications for critical care nursing

“…Usually, reviewers will have experience in publishing their own work in the past, however, critical care nurse clinical experts with postgraduate qualifications can also offer valuable input to the review process. 17 Journals will often launch a call for reviewers on their websites and social media platforms. Usually, expressions of interest require a CV and cover letter to be reviewed by the editor of the journal.…”

“…A question that is often asked is ‘how do I become a reviewer?’ or ‘am I experienced enough to review?’. Usually, reviewers will have experience in publishing their own work in the past, however, critical care nurse clinical experts with postgraduate qualifications can also offer valuable input to the review process 17 . Journals will often launch a call for reviewers on their websites and social media platforms.…”