Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing

Aims & Scope

The leading nursing society that has brought you the Journal of Nursing Scholarship is pleased to bring you Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.

Now publishing 6 issues per year, this peer-reviewed journal and top information resource from The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, uniquely bridges knowledge and application, taking a global approach in its presentation of research, policy and practice, education and management, and its link to action in real world settings.

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing is written especially for: Clinicians Researchers Nurse leaders Managers Administrators Educators Policymakers Worldviews on Evidence­-Based Nursing is a primary source of information for using evidence-based nursing practice to improve patient care by featuring: Knowledge synthesis articles with best practice applications and recommendations for linking evidence to action in real world practice, administra-tive, education and policy settings Original articles and features that present large-scale studies, which challenge and develop the knowledge base about evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare Special features and columns with information geared to readers’ diverse roles: clinical practice, education, research, policy and administration/leadership Commentaries about current evidence-based practice issues and developments A forum that encourages readers to engage in an ongoing dialogue on critical issues and questions in evidence-based nursing Reviews of the latest publications and resources on evidence-based nursing and healthcare News about professional organizations, conferences and other activities around the world related to evidence-based nursing Links to other global evidence-based nursing resources and organizations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.488

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	64

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2424

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	866

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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.

• A Process for Systematically Reviewing the Literature: Providing the Research Evidence for Public Health Nursing Interventions

  Citation: 1665

  Authors: B.H., D., M., S.

• An Evidence‐Based Approach to Scoping Reviews

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Hanan, Micah, Christina M., Patricia, Cassia Baldini, Deborah

• The Establishment of Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies for Practicing Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses in Real‐World Clinical Settings: Proficiencies to Improve Healthcare Quality, Reliability, Patient Outcomes, and Costs

  Citation: 429

  Authors: Bernadette Mazurek, Lynn, Lisa English, Ellen

• A Guide to Writing a Qualitative Systematic Review Protocol to Enhance Evidence‐Based Practice in Nursing and Health Care

  Citation: 393

  Authors: Ashleigh, Helen, Beverley

• State‐of‐the‐Evidence Reviews: Advantages and Challenges of Including Grey Literature

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Karen M., Shahirose, K. Alix, Karen

• The First U.S. Study on Nurses’ Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies Indicates Major Deficits That Threaten Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Patient Outcomes

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Bernadette Mazurek, Lynn, Cindy, Sharon, Bindu, Loraine T., Alai

• The Evidence‐Based Practice Beliefs and Implementation Scales: Psychometric Properties of Two New Instruments

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Bernadette Mazurek, Ellen, Mary Z.

• Nurses' Perceived Knowledge, Beliefs, Skills, and Needs Regarding Evidence‐Based Practice: Implications for Accelerating the Paradigm Shift

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Bernadette Mazurek, Ellen, Nancy, Hong, Leigh, Larry, Rachel

• Factors Influencing Best‐Practice Guideline Implementation: Lessons Learned from Administrators, Nursing Staff, and Project Leaders

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Jenny, Barbara, Nancy, Wendy, Pat Elliott

• How Effective is Cultural Competence Training of Healthcare Providers on Improving Patient Satisfaction of Minority Groups? A Systematic Review of Literature

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Linda, Ephraim M.

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