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The Future of Nursing in Michigan, the official publication of the American Nurses Association – Michigan (ANA-MI) quarterly publication is produced by HealthCom Media.

The Future of Nursing in Michigan Quarterly Publication

2026 Deadlines:

  • First quarter: January 12, 2026
  • Second quarter: April 13, 2026
  • Third quarter: July 13, 2026
  • Fourth quarter: October 12, 2026

 

The journal will be published approximately two months after the submission deadline. Please keep this in mind if your content includes time-sensitive information.

This quarterly publication is distributed electronically to all Registered Nurses, LPNs, and Student Nurses in Michigan.

Deadlines: Copy is due on or before the deadlines shown above in order to prepare materials for the publisher in a timely fashion. Below, please read the submission guidelines.

Include: Suggested title, authors, author affiliation, ANA-Michigan membership status, and appropriate references pertaining to the content of the article.

    • References are required and may be subject to verification.
  • Include: Type of article being submitted – Feature, Research, Regulator Report or Other (see space limits for each article type below).
  • APA Style (7th ed, 2019), “Running Headers” are not required.
  • Sub-headings are expected where indicated and tables/illustrations are encouraged to summarize key points as appropriate.
  • Photographs should be of clear quality and in a digital format with an appropriate resolution for electronic dissemination.
    • Email images with the correct name(s), place/event, date, and descriptions.
    • Images are not guaranteed to be included, even if submitted.

Space limits: Due to space limitations, the following lengths are strongly recommended.

  • Feature articles: 500 to 750 words preferred, exceptions may be granted to 1,000-word max.
  • Research articles: 1,000 to 1,500 words; exceptions may be granted to 2,000-word max.
  • Regular Reports: 500 words (Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, President)
  • All other submissions: 250 to 500 words, content dependent, please include a clarifying statement if you are submitting an article exceeding these guidelines, such as a special report on mortality or Board of Nursing Annual Report.

While ANA-Michigan will make every effort to publish articles in their entirety, ANA-Michigan reserves all editing rights prior to publication.
All submissions will be reviewed for consideration; however, publication of the submitted article cannot be guaranteed. 

ANA-Michigan thanks you in advance for your contributions to our official quarterly publication. As per our agreement with HealthCom Media, ANA-Michigan owns the rights to all articles and images published. If you have any questions, please respond via email to nurse@ana-michigan.org

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