Journal of Christian nursing : a quarterly publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship

Aims & Scope

Journal of Christian Nursing is a peer-reviewed, quarterly, professional journal helping nurses integrate issues of faith with nursing practice and sustain excellence in nursing care since 1984.

Our mission is to help nurses, students, and educators practice from a biblically-based, Christian perspective.

JCN offers relevant peer-reviewed clinical and professional information, including original research, on: current issues and trends, spirituality and spiritual care, ethics, values, healing and wholeness, faith community nursing, healthcare missions, nursing education, personal growth and self-care, health care for the poor and disenfranchised, and nursing care experiences which promote excellence and encourage nurses.

Continuing education contact hours in each issue.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.136

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25662

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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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 Medicine, 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.

• Nursing on Empty

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Chelsia, Mary T. Quinn

• Rx for Compassion Fatigue

  Citation: 61

  Authors: FRAN

• Attitudes of Iranian Nurses Toward Spirituality and Spiritual Care

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Asma, Hamidehe, Mohammad M., Hojjat, Mohammad H.

• Is Faith-Based Health Promotion Effective? Results From Two Programs

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Debra, Cyndi, John

• End-of-Life Nursing Care and Education

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Jocelyn

• Learning Cultural Humility Through Stories and Global Service-Learning

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Stephanie, Eloise, Linda

• Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Students

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Rachel A., Tracey, Chansoon, Shanna W., Elizabeth, Cindy

• Nurses' Spiritual Care Practices

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Cheryl

• Teen Depression and Suicide

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Maureen, Kayla

• Keys to Trust-Building with Patients

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Tonya, Jill

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