Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing (JPNN) strives to advance the practice of evidence-based perinatal and neonatal nursing through peer-reviewed articles in a topic-oriented format.

Each issue features scholarly manuscripts, continuing education options, and columns on expert opinions, legal and risk management, and education resources.

The perinatal focus of JPNN centers around labor and delivery and intrapartum services specifically and overall perinatal services broadly.

The neonatal focus emphasizes neonatal intensive care and includes the spectrum of neonatal and infant care outcomes.

Featured articles for JPNN include evidence-based reviews, innovative clinical programs and projects, clinical updates and education and research-related articles appropriate for registered and advanced practice nurses.

The primary objective of The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing is to provide practicing nurses with useful information on perinatal and neonatal nursing.

Each issue is PEER REVIEWED and will feature one topic, to be covered in depth.

JPNN is a refereed journal.

All manuscripts submitted for publication are peer reviewed by a minimum of three members of the editorial board.

Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of accuracy and relevance of content, fit with the journal purpose and upcoming issue topics, and writing style.

Both clinical and research manuscripts applicable to perinatal and neonatal care are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16597

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	177

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.301

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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 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 Ethics of Perinatal Care for Black Women

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Karen A., Laura, Monica R.

• Family-centered Care in the NICU

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Terry

• Debriefing in Simulated-Based Learning

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Julie M. R., Sara Snyder, Amy

• Ten Steps for Promoting and Protecting Breastfeeding for Vulnerable Infants

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Diane L.

• Patterns of Sleep Disruption and Depressive Symptoms in New Mothers

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Deepika, Caryl L., Kathryn A.

• In Situ Simulation

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Kristi K., William, Stanley, Helen E.

• Breast-feeding Increases Sleep Duration of New Parents

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Therese, Annelise, Caryl L., Kathryn A.

• Struggling to Mother

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Jennifer, Lesley, Virginia

• State of the Science

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Jacqueline M., Ana V. Bodea

• Breast-Feeding Analgesia in Infants

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Britney, Ruth, Margot, Marsha

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