Journal of Nursing Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Nursing Education is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles and new ideas for nurse educators in various types and levels of nursing programs for over 50 years.

The Journal enhances the teaching-learning process, promotes curriculum development, and stimulates creative innovation and research in nursing education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.636

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

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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.

• Thinking Like a Nurse: A Research-Based Model of Clinical Judgment in Nursing

  Citation: 1066

  Authors: Christine A.

• Clinical Judgment Development: Using Simulation to Create an Assessment Rubric

  Citation: 420

  Authors:

• Flipping the Classroom to Improve Student Performance and Satisfaction

  Citation: 401

  Authors: Kathy, Rebecca, Lynn, Kevin

• Critical Thinking Disposition as a Measure of Competent Clinical Judgment: The Development of the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Noreen C, Peter A, Carol A

• High-Fidelity Simulation and the Development of Clinical Judgment: Students' Experiences

  Citation: 346

  Authors:

• Does Mindfulness Decrease Stress and Foster Empathy Among Nursing Students?

  Citation: 267

  Authors: Amy E., Susan O.

• A Model and Instrument for Addressing Cultural Competence in Health Care

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Josepha

• Using Debriefing for Meaningful Learning to Foster Development of Clinical Reasoning in Simulation

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Kristina Thomas

• A Consensus Statement on Critical Thinking in Nursing

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Barbara K, M Gaie

• Computerized Patient Model and Simulated Clinical Experiences: Evaluation With Baccalaureate Nursing Students

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Carol E., Margaret, Michael A.

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