We encourage you to submit your manuscript to the AANA Journal and help advance the understanding of the science and practice of nurse anesthesiology. Before submitting, please review the Author Guidelines to ensure your manuscript meets our current submission requirements. When you are ready, please submit your manuscript via our Editorial Manager platform. New authors will need to create an account before submitting a manuscript for consideration.
Work submitted for publication must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The Journal values interprofessional scholarship and collaboration. Authors are not required to hold CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist or RRNA credentials to submit a manuscript. We welcome submissions from physicians, nurses, researchers, educators, and other healthcare professionals whose work contributes meaningfully to nurse anesthesia practice, education, research, or policy.
The primary consideration for publication is the manuscript’s relevance, rigor, and contribution to advancing patient safety.
Questions about submitting to the AANA Journal should be sent to the editorial office at journal@aana.com.
Pre-Submission Inquiries
Authors who are uncertain whether a manuscript topic is appropriate for the AANA Journal may submit a brief pre-submission inquiry prior to submission to minimize unnecessary efforts. Inquiries should include a proposed title and abstract/synopsis describing the manuscript.
The editorial office will review the inquiry and advise whether the topic appears to align with the Journal’s scope and recommend a manuscript category. A favorable response does not guarantee review or acceptance.
Include “Pre-submission Inquiry” in the subject line of your message.
The AANA Journal Author Guidelines apply to all manuscript submissions and should be reviewed before preparing a manuscript. Authors submitting Journal Courses must also comply with the additional requirements.
Author Guidelines updated July 2026.