Nursing Clinics of North America

Aims & Scope

A perfect source to consult for nurses in hospitals, private practice, ambulatory care centers, or in an academic setting, Nursing Clinics of North America provides answers to clinical questions, updates on the latest advances to improve patient outcomes, numerous clinical images, and patient care guidelines.

Each issue in this quarterly series provides the latest diagnostic and therapeutic information as well as the critical information that allows nurses to care for patients and their families in a more effective manner.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.742

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7505

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	400

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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 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.

• Hope: Its Spheres and Dimensions

  Citation: 525

  Authors: Karin, Benita C.

• A Clinical Trial of the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Nancy, Pamela J, Barbara J

• Clinical Aromatherapy

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Ashley J., Francisca C.

• BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS OF RESEARCH UTILIZATION

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Sandra G., Elizabeth M., Mary T.

• Polypharmacy and Medication Management in Older Adults

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Jennifer, Abby Luck

• THE IMPACT OF PAIN ON QUALITY OF LIFE

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Betty R.

• Medication Adherence in Patients Who Have Heart Failure: a Review of the Literature

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Jia-Rong, Debra K., Terry A., Patricia V.

• Emerging Infectious Diseases

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Donna Behler

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Renate K.

• Wound Healing in the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Carol S.

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