AORN Journal

Aims & Scope

The AORN Journal provides professional perioperative registered nurses with evidence-based practice information needed to help meet the physiological, behavioral, safety, and health system needs of a diverse patient population.

Journal content supports the clinical, research/quality improvement, education, and management strategies related to the nurse's role in caring for patients before, during, or after operative and other invasive and interventional procedures in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.221

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20002

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1941

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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 Anxiety‐ and Pain‐Reducing Effects of Music Interventions: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 517

  Authors: Ulrica

• Nurses and Health‐Promoting Behaviors: Knowledge May Not Translate Into Self‐Care

  Citation: 184

  Authors: Alyson, Margaret, Alyssa T., Susanne, Gwenyth R.

• The Hazards of Surgical Smoke

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Brenda C.

• A Systematic Review of Intraoperative Warming to Prevent Postoperative Complications

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Eileen M., Richard

• Does Preoperative Anxiety Level Predict Postoperative Pain?

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Felicia, Harriet, Gerry

• The Effectiveness of Nurse Residency Programs on Retention: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Jennifer, Sharon

• Effects of Music on Patient Anxiety

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Esther, Kwai‐Yiu

• Reducing Medical Waste

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Julie, Mary, Sandra, George F.

• Strategies for Decreasing Patient Anxiety in the Perioperative Setting

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Laila

• Laser Technology—a Surgical Tool of the Past, Present, and Future

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Karen

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