Impact Factor
2.06
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.39
171 total citations
h5-index
13
h5 depth signal
Cited share
22.7%
103 of 453
Total citations
171
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.43
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.8%
10 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,105
Canada
29
Philippines
5
Germany
4
Brazil
4
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
301
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
135
Healthcare Policy
101
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
69
Palliative Care
68
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
19,450
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
453
103 cited publications
Last 12 months
190
15.8 publications/month
Open access share
1.6%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,105 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
301 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v2n11,Nov. 1972-
v2n11,Nov. 1972-
v2n11, Nov. 1972-1994
1995-1999
v2n11,Nov. 1972-v30n9,Sept. 2000
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000487
Open DOI
Medical improv as a strategy for creative problem-solving and positive change
Unsafe staffing, bullying and incivility, and burnout and compassion fatigue are examples of three chronic and pervasive problems that nurses face. At their roots, they involve issues associated with emotional intelligence and communicat...
02
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000473
Open DOI
Implementation of a therapy dog program to support nurse health and well-being across an academic medical center
Chronic workplace stress has significant negative effects on nurses' health and well-being, with consequences for patient care quality and overall organizational performance. Worksite interventions aimed at reducing stress and burnout an...
03
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000502
Open DOI
A Thanksgiving tribute
04
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000488
Open DOI
From shortage to solutions
The United States is experiencing an increasing demand for health care services driven by an aging population, resulting in unprecedented pressure on the nursing workforce. Simultaneously, nursing academia is challenged by faculty shorta...
05
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000484
Open DOI
Caring for a patient with Fournier gangrene
Fournier gangrene (FG) is a form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the genital and perineal tissues. This life-threatening condition is most often caused by a polymicrobial bacterial infection of the tissues. Predisposing factors inc...
06
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000478
Open DOI
Fulfillment in nursing
07
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000439
Open DOI
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by the use of local anesthetics. LAST produces deleterious effects in the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. If these toxic effects are no...
08
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000481
Open DOI
Pediatric abusive head trauma
Pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of death from physical child abuse in the United States. The term “pediatric AHT” replaced the former descriptor, “shaken baby syndrome,” to include all nonaccidental head injuries...
09
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000477
Open DOI
Proxy scan error leads to wrong medication administration
10
DOI 10.1097/nsg.0000000000000472
Open DOI
The quiet power of encouragement
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for 1971- carry a year designation in conjuction with the title, e.g. Nursing71, etc.
Also issued online.