These guidelines have been prepared for authors submitting continuing professional development (CPD) articles to the evidence & practice section of any RCNi journal.

They are available to download in PDF format and have all the information you need to submit a CPD article.

Download the guidelines (PDF)

CPD articles have a different framework in that they incorporate 'time out' activities allowing nurses to reflect on their practice. Please also download the following guidelines for time out exercises.

Download the time out guidelines (PDF)

Download an example of a CPD article (PDF)