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Transitions II: A New Look for the Journal
When you opened up your mail, no doubt you did a double take when you saw the new cover design on this issue of The Journal of School Nursing. As you read further in the Journal, you also will notice there is a new layout for the articles. These changes are part of the transition to a new publisher and a commitment to bring readers of the Journal an updated look and a more professional-appearing journal. (Denehy, 2000, p. 9) I wrote these words in my August 2000 editorial when the Journal moved to a new publisher and a new look and direction for the Journal took place. These words are appropriate once again in August 2008 as the Journal is again moving to a new publisher and boasting a new cover design and internal layout. The newly expanded purpose of The Journal of School Nursing is to provide a forum for advancing the specialty of school nursing, contributing to knowledge development about school nursing practice, and promoting the professional growth of school nurses. With this goal in mind, the Journal seeks to publish a balance of articles for practicing school nurses, school nurse managers and administrators, as well as those in academia who teach courses related to school nursing or collaborate with school nurses in doing research on a variety of topics related to student health and school nursing practice. I took over the helm as executive editor of The Journal of School Nursing in January 1999. That first transition during my tenure as editor took place in August 2000 as we were entering the new millennium. The new millennium signaled a time of transition and new beginnings not only for each of us but for the Journal during that landmark year. That transition to a new publisher presented an exciting opportunity for growth and a new way of looking at things. Over the past eight years, many changes have occurred in the publication process as well as with the Journal. Most noticeable to readers was the addition of a sixth issue in 2001. Over the subsequent eight years, more pages were gradually added as the number of manuscripts submitted for publication increased. Today, eight years later, we are embarking on a second transition during my leadership. This transition to a new publisher is occurring as The Journal of School Nursing is looking ahead to its 25th anniversary year in 2009. What an exciting landmark for the Journal—a time to look back at our infancy, a time to consider our growth and development through the years, and a time to look ahead as we plan for the future as the Journal matures and comes of age in the world of nursing publications. In addition, this transition opens the doors to new possibilities and directions for the Journal. During the brief time left before the new school year begins, consider the challenges, the possibilities, and the vision for the coming year. Let’s seize the energy that comes after the much-needed summer break and focus it toward a new vision for the future. The Journal joins you in embracing the possibilities for the future; it "exists to support and inspire change and growth in the specialty of school nursing" (Denehy, 2000, p. 10). Change is inevitable and an important part of the growth process. It provides us with unique opportunities to look in new directions, to see things from a different perspective, and to try things we never dreamed of doing. Let’s all embrace change as we face the challenges in (the upcoming) new school year. (Denehy, 2000, p. 10)
Denehy, J. (2000). Transitions: A new look for the Journal. Journal of School Nursing, 16(3), 9-10
The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 24, No. 4,
181-182 (2008)
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