MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Abstract

Working with doctors, healing patients and educating the society are only some of the responsibilities that nurses execute on a daily basis. They are the backbone of our healthcare care system, giving us

the attention and medical care that we require to live a healthy life. At times being a nurse can be very tiring, but the knowledge and power that they acquire keeps them going even in challenging situations.

The quality of the nurse is as significant as the knowledge she possesses. From time to time, The Malaysian Journal of Nursing has published articles with high standard of clinically related scholarship which supports the practice and discipline of nursing. Over the past years, we have published articles to enhance our standard and to provide readers with a broad range of clinical and nursing related news impacting the nursing profession on a global level. In addition, we look forward to provide information on cutting-edge research, clinical concepts, advancement of evidence-based nursing and knowledge for practice, education and management related to the nursing career. The completely refereed journal acts as platform to discuss all facets of nursing and midwifery sciences, particularly regarding new trends and advances.

As we move into 2014, The Malaysian Journal of Nursing invites you to tell us what's on your mind. We welcome manuscripts on clinical topics and original investigation on nursing research, practice, education and policy issues related to families in health and illness. The mission of the journal is to extend an understanding about the relationships between families, health, illness and health care with a goal of transforming nursing practice.