Excellence in knowledge dissemination

I am grateful to Dr. Linda Pearson, previous editor-in-chief of the journal, for writing an exceptional guest editorial in the September issue. As a founding NP of the journal, she adeptly highlighted the historical details and chronology, not only of the development and success of the journal but also of the important role the journal held in advocating for the NP role and practice authority. The first issue was a combined September/October 1975 publication, and we have been celebrating the journal's 50th anniversary all year. Our "50 Years, 50 Voices" series has been well-received; NP leaders were asked to provide thoughts on different topics such as NP practice, NP education, self-care, mentorship, sage advice, advocacy, and others. The journal's position as a leading source of information for NPs is not a coincidence; editorial teams over the years have worked diligently to maintain the highest standards for manuscripts that are accepted for publication. Over the years, the journal has received numerous esteemed industry awards from APEX (Awards for Publication Excellence), FOLIO's Eddie & Ozzie, and ASHPE (American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors). And this year, we received a special honor from nursing editors. INANE HALL OF FAME The journal's commitment to excellence in meeting the diverse needs of NPs was recognized on August 6 at the INANE (International Academy of Nursing Editors) Annual Meeting when The Nurse Practitioner was inducted into the INANE Nursing Journal Hall of Fame.1 Nursing journals inducted into the Hall of Fame must have 50 years of sustained excellence in publication, and 42 journals have been inducted since its inception in 2017. The journals are a cross section of professional nursing practice, research, education, and leadership and demonstrate depth in nursing excellence and scholarship through the published literature. The recognition is also a reflection of editorial leadership. Receiving this honor in 2025 is "icing on the cake" during our 50-year celebration. You will notice the new logo proudly displayed on the Table of Contents page next to the other publication award logos. We continue our tradition.FigureDISSEMINATION A common question asked by many nurses is, "Why should I write?" Every nurse has something to share. Dissemination is "the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely." To advance nursing science, it is obligatory that we share knowledge. The three Ps of dissemination are posters, presentations, and papers, so there are options. How often have you said to yourself after attending a conference, listening to speakers, and viewing posters, "I could have done that." Or you read a scholarly paper and recognized information you knew well. The key word here is could, or can, which conveys ability and possibility. Act on your ability and make a possibility a certainty. Authors and peer reviewers are an invaluable resource to editors. Articles published in The Nurse Practitioner are most often the product of someone's idea that information they have is important enough to share with other NPs. Because we learn from each other, fostering a culture of excellence in publication is not an option but a mandate. Join our efforts. Jamesetta A. Newland, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, DPNAP, FAAN Editor-in-Chief email protected