Collegian

Aims & Scope

Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research is the official journal of Australian College of Nursing (ACN).

The journal aims to reflect the broad interests of nurses and the nursing profession, and to challenge nurses on emerging areas of interest.

It publishes research articles and scholarly discussion of nursing practice, policy and professional issues.

Papers published in the journal are peer reviewed by a double blind process using reviewers who meet high standards of academic and clinical expertise.

Invited papers that contribute to nursing knowledge and debate are published at the discretion of the Editor.

The journal, online only from 2016, is available to members of ACN and also by separate subscription.

ACN believes that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career through quality education, and further our profession through representation.

ACN is the voice of influence, providing the nursing expertise and experience required when government and key stakeholders are deciding the future of health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.685

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8314

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	668

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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 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.

• Patient-centred care as an approach to improving health care in Australia

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Lori

• Cancer as a chronic disease

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Jane Louise, David C.

• A concept analysis of turnover intention: Implications for nursing management

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Miyuki

• Design, format, validity and reliability of multiple choice questions for use in nursing research and education

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Julie, Mari, Shane

• Australian nursing students’ experience of bullying and/or harassment during clinical placement

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Lea M., Melanie, Robyn, Tracy, Tanya

• The theory-practice gap and skill acquisition: An issue for nursing education

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Natashia Josephine

• Culturally sensitive communication in healthcare: A concept analysis

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Laura A., Elizabeth, Melissa J.

• The rate and cost of nurse turnover in Australia

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Michael A., Christine M., Caroline, James, Sofia

• Advanced nursing practice: A global perspective

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Christine, Glenn, Anne M., Christine

• Impact of health literacy on medication adherence in older people with chronic diseases

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Yun-Mi, Hye Yon, Mi-Ae, Youn-Jung

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