Journal for Nurses in Professional Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal for Nurses in Professional Development is a specialized source of information for nursing professional development (NPD) specialists in all healthcare settings.

The journal provides NPD specialists with information on planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities; teaching/learning methods; administration of departments; business aspects; evidence-based and best practices; research in the specialty; technological or other innovations; and issues in nursing professional development that influence the specialty.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14360

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	283

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.378

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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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 Medicine, 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.

• Can You Escape? Creating an Escape Room to Facilitate Active Learning

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Vickie, Stephanie, Kaile, Robyn

• Stages of Transition and Transition Shock

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Judy Boychuk, Maryann

• Reflection as an Educational Strategy in Nursing Professional Development

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Robbin, Marilyn E.

• Effect of Reflective Practice Education on Self-Reflection, Insight, and Reflective Thinking Among Experienced Nurses

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Marilyn E., James A.

• Generation Z

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Jennifer, Teresa

• Nursing Professional Development

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Mary G., Patsy

• Defining Competence in Nursing and Its Relevance to Quality Care

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Cory D.

• Professional Development of Preceptors Improves Nurse Outcomes

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Elizabeth, Jacqueline

• Multilevel Influences on New Graduate Nurse Transition

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Patricia A., Susan M.

• Teaching Empathy and Other Compassion-Based Communication Skills

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Kevin J., Mary F.

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