Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (JNN), the official journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, contains original articles on advances in neurosurgical and neurological techniques as they affect nursing care, theory and research, as well as commentary on the roles of the neuroscience nurse in the health care team.

The journal provides information to nurses and health care professionals working in diverse areas of neuroscience patient care such as multi-specialty and neuroscience intensive care units, general neuroscience units, combination units (neuro/ortho, neuromuscular/rehabilitation, neuropsychiatry, neurogerontology), rehabilitation units, medical-surgical units, pediatric units, emergency and trauma departments, and surgery.

The information is applicable to professionals working in clinical, research, administrative, and educational settings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.505

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

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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, Neuroscience 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.

• The Impact of Inflammation on Cognitive Function in Older Adults

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Andrea C., David E., Larry Z., Michael

• Fall Risk Factors in Parkinsonʼs Disease

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Peggy, Kathleen

• Virtual Reality and Cognitive Rehabilitation in People With Stroke: An Overview

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Maria Grazia, Desirèe, Giuseppa, Francesca, Alfredo, Antonino, Rosaria, Rocco Salvatore

• Pupil Examination

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Michele, Rose, Peter, Claudio M., Merlin D., Martin C., Geoffrey

• Needs, Concerns, Strategies, and Advice of Stroke Caregivers the First 6 Months After Discharge

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Tamilyn, Joan K., Kenechi F., Rebecca R., Linda

• Time and Difficulty of Tasks Provided by Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Tamilyn, Joan K., Samantha L., Linda S., Marilyn T.

• Assessment of Caregiver Burden in Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Marijean

• Brain Injury and the Family

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Nancy, Margery

• Using The NIH Stroke Scale to Assess Stroke Patients

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Judith, Gail, Carol, Janet, Patti, Sheila, Rosario, Karen, Sharion

• Dysphagia Screening and Intensified Oral Hygiene Reduce Pneumonia After Stroke

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Rikke Terp, Rune Skovgaard, Karsten, Axel, Ann Mosegaard, Tove

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