Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Aims & Scope

Official Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) The Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families (JPN) is interested in publishing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, theory, and research papers on a variety of topics from US and international authors.

JPN is the official journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society.

Cecily L.

Betz, PhD, RN, FAAN is the Founder and Editor in Chief.

Journal content covers the life span from birth to adolescence.

Submissions should be pertinent to the nursing care needs of healthy and ill infants, children, and adolescents, addressing their biopsychosocial needs.

JPN also features the following regular columns for which authors may submit brief papers: Hot Topics and Technology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.798

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	78

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6798

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2377

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Does Access to Green Space Impact the Mental Well-being of Children: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 356

  Authors: Rachel

• Distraction Techniques for Children Undergoing Procedures: A Critical Review of Pediatric Research

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Donna, Ran D.

• Bisphenol A Exposure: Human Risk and Health Policy

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Cheryl, Julie

• Mothers' Experiences of Having a Preterm Infant in the Neonatal Care Unit: A Meta-Synthesis

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Hanne, Elisabeth O.C.

• Family-Centered Pediatric Nursing Care: State of the Science

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Tondi M.

• Constant vigilance: Mothers' work parenting young children with type 1 diabetes

  Citation: 192

  Authors: S., J., P., W., M.

• The COVID-19 Pandemic: Technology use to Support the Wellbeing of Children

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Karen

• Pediatric Anxiety: Child Life Intervention in Day Surgery

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Stephanie, Shannon L., Dorothy, Mary E., Heidi W.

• Caregiver burden: A concept analysis

  Citation: 181

  Authors: Kuei-Ru

• Centeredness in Healthcare: A Concept Synthesis of Family-centered Care, Person-centered Care and Child-centered Care

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Imelda, Inger, Maja

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