Journal of School Nursing

Aims & Scope

As the official research publication of the National Association of School Nurses (www.nasn.org), The Journal of School Nursing (JOSN) provides a bimonthly peer-reviewed forum for improving the health of school children and the health of the school community.

The JOSN seeks to engage a broad range of clinicians, scholars and community leaders in an ongoing exchange of information through scholarly articles, including original research, brief research reports, literature reviews, evidenced-based innovations in clinical practice or policy, and letters to the editor.

In addition to the nursing perspective, the expertise from medicine, public health, epidemiology, health services research, policy analysis, education administration, and other disciplines that contribute to the health and well-being of students from pre-school through high school are welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5814

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	490

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.888

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

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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.

• Public School Nursing Practice in the United States

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Mayumi A., Douglas M., Erin D.

• Children’s Mental Health and School Success

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Janiece, Janis

• Prevalence and Costs of Five Chronic Conditions in Children

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Gabrielle F., Edward, Zanie, Robin

• The Relationship Between Positive Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-Being Among Adolescents: Implications for School Health Services

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Hanne N., Geir A., Mary-Elizabeth B., Regine, Unni K.

• The Role of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Adolescent Obesity: A Review of the Literature

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Susan

• Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Daughters Against HPV

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Natoshia M., Shelly, John B., Sandi, Leslie K., Julie

• Mental Health Services in School-Based Health Centers

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Ranbir Mangat, Ana F.

• Coping and Social Support for Parents of Children with Autism

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Edith H., Daryl L., Virginia Young

• Young Caregivers: Effect of Family Health Situations on School Performance

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Connie

• The Impact of Positive School Climate on Suicidality and Mental Health Among LGBTQ Adolescents: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 83

  Authors: April J., Jean-Marie, Tonda L.

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