Fall Nursing Article Contest 2015: 4 Winners (Total Cash Value $600)

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The Summer Article contest is over and the top articles will be posted soon. It's now time for the 2015 Fall Nursing Article Contest, and everyone is invited to participate.

Articles must be submitted between Oct 1st - Dec 15th.

Need Inspiration? Try reading some of the topics posted in the past year. Many questions have been posted - people are just craving for knowledge.

TIP #1: Articles written on a personal level that answer a frequently asked question are popular with our readers.

If that's not enough to motivate you, how about $150? The top 4 articles (chosen by our members) will each win $150!

TIP #2: Articles that promote engagement and are personal (personal to you; personal to reader), usually have the most replies.

Articles can encompass daily work, past experience, education, technology, etc. If it's nursing related it's acceptable. You can write about anything for the contest. Surprise us. The following are just some suggestions:

  • Provide Howto on specific nursing tasks. (good for newbies)
  • Share your most chaotic unforgettable day (no real names please)
  • Share your most gut-wrenching moment with a patient (no real names please)
  • What was the funniest thing you have seen (rated G)?
  • Share an inspiring nursing story
  • Provide insights/challenges for the typical xyz nurse
  • Nursing and Humor

TIP #3: The more descriptive the article is the better the response from the community.

TIP #4: Articles written by members who provide helpful feedback on other topics/articles usually have the most replies and shares.

4 winners - Total Cash Value of $600! $150 Each!

Contest Rules:

  • Must comply with our contest rules and Terms of Service.
  • Must have a minimum of 600 words and be nursing-related..
  • Must be submitted between Oct 1st - Dec 15th.
  • No plagiarism
  • Articles will be reviewed and approved by staff for consideration before displaying publicly.
  • Must be unique; cannot be listed on other websites.
  • You may submit multiple articles.
  • You grant permission to allnurses.com rights to publish in magazines, books, etc. You will be notified and credited if published.

Want to submit a topic? Start here: How to Submit an Article

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

I'm going to do it this month!!! I've been debating in the past, but I'm going to go for it this month. Thanks!!!

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

I've thought about it too. When I saw an article last quarter echoing the one I was writing I gave up. But maybe this time.

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I have written but don't where I'll submit.

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Specializes in Programming / Strategist for allnurses.
I've thought about it too. When I saw an article last quarter echoing the one I was writing I gave up. But maybe this time.

Never hesitate to share your wisdom or experience. Your style of writing, your experience, and knowledge is unique. Even though there may be similar topics your message may end up getting more readers, followers, and comments, etc. People may be able to relate to your story more than others.

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Specializes in Programming / Strategist for allnurses.
I have written but don't where I'll submit.

visit the General Nursing Discussion forum and click the green

Submit A New Topic Today! button

NOTE: All articles are sent to an approval process. It can take up to 72 hours for approval.

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Specializes in Psych, HIV/AIDS.

I may just do this...after years and years of nursing, I should have something...don't ya think?? ;)

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Specializes in ED, Tele, MedSurg, ADN, Outpatient, LTC, Peds.

How do you enter the contest? What section should I go to?

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.
How do you enter the contest? What section should I go to?

You may post your article is whatever nursing forum you want to. If you have trouble deciding where to post it or have additional questions, you may send me a Private Message or you can post your questions here.

tnbutterfly

Community Manager

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Maybe I should write about Nothing. :roflmao:

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I want to enter the competion but having diffulties

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

You can start a topic in the forum of your choosing by going to that forum and selecting the green Submit a New Topic Today! button.

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Once you click that, you'll get this screen:

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Then, select Article as the type in the drop down menu.

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