Canadian Journal of Nursing Research

Aims & Scope

A quarterly refereed peer-review publication, CJNR accepts quality quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method manuscripts on a broad spectrum of topics that include, but are not limited to clinical, psychosocial, biological, educational, models of care, health services, and health systems research studies.

CJNR also welcomes short research reports, systematic reviews, clinical and/or conceptual papers, current issues, editorials, and commentaries that are of special interest to nursing.

CJNR is intended to serve both Canada and the international nursing community as a forum for the dissemination and communication of nursing knowledge and research.

We therefore welcome submissions of research and other scholarly work from Canadian as well as international authors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5442

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	416

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.930

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

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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 Great Saturation Debate: What the “S Word” Means and Doesn’t Mean in Qualitative Research Reporting

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Sally

• Univariate Outliers: A Conceptual Overview for the Nurse Researcher

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Fabrice I., Susan M., Maher M.

• Nurses’ Mental Health and Well-Being: COVID-19 Impacts

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Andrea M., R. Nicholas, Carol

• The Role of Interpersonal Relations in Healthcare Team Communication and Patient Safety

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Charlotte Tsz-Sum, Diane Marie

• New Nurses’ Perceptions on Transition to Practice: A Thematic Analysis

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Amy J, Dana S, Joan, Deborah

• Linking Nurses' Clinical Leadership to Patient Care Quality: The Role of Transformational Leadership and Workplace Empowerment

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Sheila

• Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students Across All Years

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Mélanie, Lia, Thalia, Maxime

• The Role of Uncertainty in the Experiences of Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Heather, Natasha, Kasandra

• Narrative Inquiry

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Gail M., Jasna K.

• “Goodbye … Through a Glass Door”: Emotional Experiences of Working in COVID-19 Acute Care Hospital Environments

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Jennifer, Megan, Suzanne, Sannie, Julie

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