Do you have a perspective to share or knowledge that could benefit your fellow nurses? The Alaska Nurse magazine is looking for contributors for our upcoming 2025 issues! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just passionate about a topic, this is a great opportunity to highlight your work, share your experience, and connect with nurses across Alaska.
Each issue of our magazine features a different focus related to nursing and healthcare. Articles can be personal, educational, or just plain interesting. We welcome a wide range of formats, including well-researched articles, profiles, book reviews, reflections from practice, and more. If you have something to say related to one of these topics—or a fresh idea we haven’t thought of yet—we want to hear from you!
Summer 2025 — Public Health
Submission Deadline: April 25
We’re looking for a variety of articles on public health issues. Ideas include:
- Current threats to public health in the U.S.
- Health hazards of volcanic eruptions
- Infectious disease updates
- Public health nursing in Alaska
- Alaska STI/STD trends
- Addressing misinformation in public health
Fall 2025 — Pain Management
Submission Deadline: July 25
We’d like to showcase a range of pain management topics. Ideas include:
- Novel therapies for chronic pain
- Evolution of pain management from the opioid crisis to now
- Pain signaling and neuromodulation
- Behavioral approaches to pain management
- Pain management in your practice setting (e.g. ED, hospice, post-partum)
- Pain management for specific conditions (e.g. fibromyalgia, migraine, burns)
Winter 2025 — Gastrointestinal Health
Submission Deadline: October 25
We’re seeking submissions along the whole spectrum of GI health. Ideas include:
- Rise of colorectal cancer among young people
- Biologics & biosimilars for inflammatory bowel disease
- The low FODMAP diet
- GI disorders in childhood and adolescence
- Advancements in endoscopy, surgery, or post-surgical care
- Highlighting inpatient care topics (e.g. GI emergencies, pancreatic disease, c. diff, nutrition)
Article Submissions
Interested in writing for The Alaska Nurse? Email us at ak*****@ak*****.org to share your ideas, ask a question, or submit an article.
Submission guidelines:
- Articles should be your own original work.
- Articles typically range from 400 to 1,200 words, but word count is flexible.
- Submit all articles in Microsoft Word or Google Doc format.
- Include the full names and credentials of all authors. Author photos are appreciated when possible.
- Photos are encouraged! Please submit high-resolution images along with photo credits and captions.
- If applicable, include a list of references or sources used in your article.
Feel free to share our call for articles with interested friends and colleagues. We look forward to featuring your article in an upcoming issue!