Advances in Nursing Science

Aims & Scope

Consistently ranked as one of the most-read and most assigned journals by faculties of graduate programs in nursing, Advances in Nursing Science (ANS) is intellectually challenging, innovative and progressive, and features articles from a wide range of scholarly traditions.

The journal particularly encourages works that speak to the need for global sustainability and that take an intersectional approach, recognizing class, color, sexual and gender identity, and other dimensions of human experience related to health.

Articles in ANS are peer-reviewed and chosen for their pioneering perspectives and for their significance in contributing the evolution of the discipline of nursing.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.661

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8665

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	282

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The problem of rigor in qualitative research

  Citation: 1699

  Authors: Margarete

• Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing

  Citation: 1407

  Authors: Barbara A.

• Experiencing Transitions: An Emerging Middle-Range Theory

  Citation: 1094

  Authors: Afaf Ibrahim, Linda M., Eun-Ok, DeAnne K., Karen

• Quality of life index

  Citation: 845

  Authors: Carol E., Marjorie J.

• A Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness

  Citation: 748

  Authors: Barbara, Tiny, Anna

• Rigor or rigor mortis

  Citation: 741

  Authors: Margarete

• The Middle-Range Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms: An Update

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Elizabeth R., Linda C., Renee A., Audrey, Frederick

• Instrument development for health belief model constructs

  Citation: 461

  Authors: Victoria Lee

• Community-based Participatory Research

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Patricia A., Toni, Emily Matt, Clarann

• Nursing assessment for risk of homicide with battered women

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Jacquelyn C.

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