Clinical Simulation in Nursing

Aims & Scope

Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly.

Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) and reflects its mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation.

We will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership.

The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria: Research articles and literature reviews (e.g. systematic, scoping, umbrella, integrative, etc.) about simulation Innovative teaching/learning strategies using simulation Articles updating guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact simulation Leadership for simulation Simulation operations Clinical and academic uses of simulation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2434

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1666

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.484

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Mathematics, Nursing and Social Sciences, 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.

• Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM Simulation Design

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Penni I., Donna S., Guillaume, Matthew, Jocelyn, Elizabeth, Colleen, Pooja A.

• INACSL Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM Simulation Design

  Citation: 417

  Authors:

• Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM The Debriefing Process

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Sharon, Guillaume, Scott B., Randy M., Deborah, Cheryl

• Using Social Media and Snowball Sampling as an Alternative Recruitment Strategy for Research

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Kim, Suzan, Tonya, Colette

• Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM Prebriefing: Preparation and Briefing

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Donna S., Jocelyn, Elizabeth, Colleen

• Standards of Best Practice: Simulation Standard VI: The Debriefing Process

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Sharon, Mary, Stephanie, Sandra, Leland (Rocky), Teri, Ashley E., Donna, Lori, Carol R., Colleen, Jimmie C.

• Virtual Reality Experience: Immersion, Sense of Presence, and Cybersickness

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Jean-Christophe, Manon, Suzanne Hetzell, Nadia, Bruno, Ivan L., Michèle, Isabelle, Alexandre

• Using Game-Based Virtual Reality with Haptics for Skill Acquisition

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Ann L., Suzan, Anthony

• Effectiveness of Patient Simulation Manikins in Teaching Clinical Reasoning Skills to Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Samuel, Tracy, Helen, Ritin

• A Call to Unify Definitions of Virtual Reality

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Suzan (Suzie), Sharon L., Guillaume, H. Michael

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