Journal of Nursing Regulation

Aims & Scope

Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the official journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®), is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal.

It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners, and the scientific community.

The journal supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the United States and the international community.

In publishing JNR, NCSBN's goal is to develop and share knowledge related to nursing and other healthcare regulation across continents and to promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.3
2024	4.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1828

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	519

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.743

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

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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, 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 NCSBN National Simulation Study: A Longitudinal, Randomized, Controlled Study Replacing Clinical Hours with Simulation in Prelicensure Nursing Education

  Citation: 606

  Authors: Jennifer K., Richard A., Maryann, Suzan, Pamela R.

• The 2017 National Nursing Workforce Survey

  Citation: 241

  Authors: Richard A., Pamela, Cynthia, Judith G., Emilie, Kyrani A., Maryann

• The 2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Richard A., Clark, Carrie M., Laura R., Richard, Kyrani A., Josephine H., Maryann

• The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Richard A., Richard L., Yetty, Karen C., Rayna, Elizabeth, Nicole, Maryann

• NCSBN Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Programs

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Maryann, Carol F., Janice I., Pamela R., Nathan, Suzan “Suzie”, Karen S., Nancy, Elaine, Beth, Crystal

• Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout and Stress Among U.S. Nurses

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Brendan, Nicole, Charlie, Richard

• Transition to Practice Study in Hospital Settings

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Nancy, Mary. A., Josephine, Jane, Mary R., Beth, Lou, Maryann

• The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Atul

• Use of Simulation in Nursing Education: National Survey Results

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Jennifer

• Highlights of the National Workforce Survey of Registered Nurses

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Jill S., Elizabeth H., Patricia, Jeannie P.

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