Journal of Infusion Nursing

Aims & Scope

Journal of Infusion Nursing, the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), seeks to promote excellence in infusion nursing by presenting new research, clinical reviews, case studies, and professional development information relevant to the practice of infusion therapy.

Articles selected for publication represent the broad scope of the infusion specialty and draw on the expertise of all healthcare providers who participate in the delivery of infusion therapy.

Articles that appear in the Journal of Infusion Nursing are selected by a process of double-blind peer review.

Articles are reviewed by 3 or more editorial reviewers or other selected experts.

INS retains final approval on all articles published in this journal.​

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.280

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17335

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	123

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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 and 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.

• Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th Edition

  Citation: 760

  Authors: Lisa A., Lynn, Mary E., Daphne, Simon, Tricia, Britt M., Barb, Stephen, Elizabeth, Mary

• Accepted but Unacceptable

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Robert E., Jeffrey D., John D., Lori M., Emily

• Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th Edition

  Citation: 274

  Authors: Barbara, Lisa, Tricia, Amy, Michelle, Samantha, Britt, Mary Jo, Rachael, Jenny, Simon, Mary E.

• Intravenous Therapy

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Samuel S., David A., Deborah, Michael

• Infiltration and Extravasation

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Darcy, Lynn, Leigh Ann, Michelle, Jack, Lorelei, Janet, Lisa, Marc

• Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters and Infections

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Lynn

• Evaluation of a Visual Infusion Phlebitis Scale for Determining Appropriate Discontinuation of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Paulette, Alyce A.

• A Clinical Study Comparing the Skin Antisepsis and Safety of ChloraPrep, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, and 2% Aqueous Chlorhexidine

  Citation: 94

  Authors: John S., Gayle K., Ann R.

• Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Access

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Pamela, David, Jason, Dale, David, Timothy, Nancy Darden, Ron

• Analyses Comparing the Antimicrobial Activity and Safety of Current Antiseptic Agents

  Citation: 77

  Authors: John S.

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