Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on continuing nursing education that are directed toward continuing education and staff development professionals, nurse administrators, and nurse educators in all health care settings, for over 50 years.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.411

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13532

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	331

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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 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.

• A Process of Becoming: The Stages of New Nursing Graduate Professional Role Transition

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Judy Boychuk

• The Evolution of Simulation and Its Contribution to Competency

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Sharon, Susan, Linda, Lynda

• Teaching Cognitive Rehearsal as a Shield for Lateral Violence: An Intervention for Newly Licensed Nurses

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Martha

• The First Year of Practice: New Graduate Nurses' Transition and Learning Needs

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Susan M., Rose O.

• Moving on From Millennials: Preparing for Generation Z

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Bobbi, Kelly

• New Graduate Nurses’ Perceptions of the Effects of Clinical Simulation on Their Critical Thinking, Learning, and Confidence

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Mahmoud A.

• Competency in Nursing: A Concept Analysis

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Donna D.

• Nurses' Attitudes Toward AIDS

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Jeffrey A, Janet S, Harold V, Steve, Donna J

• SQUIRE 2.0 ( <u>S</u> tandards for <u>QU</u> ality <u>I</u> mprovement <u>R</u> eporting <u>E</u> xcellence): Revised Publication Guidelines From a Detailed Consensus Process

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Greg, Louise, Daisy, Paul, Frank, David

• Competency of New Graduate Nurses: A Review of Their Weaknesses and Strategies for Success

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Janelle L., Kristin E.

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