Scope
The Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal is the official publication of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology and is directed to the professional nurse caring for patients and families with cancer. The journal supports the philosophy of the national association. It is an open access publication to enable a wide readership.
The purpose of the journal is to support and stimulate the development and growth of oncology nursing practice, education research, and leadership in Canada. The specific objectives are to:
Disseminate current cancer control knowledge to underpin the specialty practice of oncology nurses and the nursing care of cancer patients in general;
Publish a high quality bilingual (English and French) journal;
Include a mix of peer reviewed and invited manuscripts;
Foster the capacity of oncology nurses to publish in a professional journal.
The journal acts as a vehicle for sharing evidence related to clinical oncology practice, technology, education, research, and leadership. In addition, the journal serves to keep Canadian oncology nurses appraised regarding the significant developments from their national specialty association.
The Strategic Direction for the publication is to grow the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal as the vehicle to promote the growth and development of the oncology nursing specialty in Canada. The Journal welcomes submissions from both within and beyond Canada.
Sponsoring Association(s)
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology/Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/ACIO)