Impact Factor
2.29
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.32
62 total citations
h5-index
11
h5 depth signal
Cited share
42.0%
21 of 50
Total citations
62
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.82
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.0%
0 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Canada
250
United States
52
United Kingdom
27
Australia
6
Finland
2
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
287
Healthcare Policy
131
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
112
Psychiatry
29
Sociology
27
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,134
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
50
21 cited publications
Last 12 months
37
9.3 publications/month
Open access share
0.0%
0 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Canada
250 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
287 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
10 July 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v16n1, 2003-
v16n1, 2003-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
MeSH Descriptors
Canada
Education, Nursing
Leadership
Nursing Research
Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27886
Open DOI
The Spirit and Strength of Nursing Leadership
The articles in this issue are an inspiration and testimony to the spirit and strength of nursing leadership and ingenuity that stand firm with courage and dete
02
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27884
Open DOI
Supporting the Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses in Nova Scotia: Insights From Health System Leaders
Nova Scotia Health developed a unique program of pathways to support internationally educated nurse (IEN) integration. This paper outlines lessons learned throu
03
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27881
Open DOI
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: The Leadership Readiness Gap
A recent survey of Canadian Academy of Nursing Fellows indicates that while many nurse leaders have encountered artificial intelligence (AI) in practice, few fe
04
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27878
Open DOI
Perceptions of the Current and Desired Brand of Nursing: Magnifying the Voice of Registered Nurses
Nurses are confused about their profession’s brand. The majority want the brand of nursing to reflect leadership, knowledge, caring and contributions to healt
05
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27885
Open DOI
The Canadian Nurses Association Today: Advancing Nursing Leadership and Health System Transformation Through Five Professional Domains
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) plays a critical role in advancing nursing leadership and health system transformation across Canada. This article highlig
06
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27883
Open DOI
Transition and Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses Into Acute Care Practice in Northwestern Ontario
An internationally educated nurse (IEN) coordinator role, designed to support the integration of IENs into acute care practice, was implemented in Northwestern
07
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27882
Open DOI
Book Review: Globalization and Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses: A Comprehensive Analysis
In an era where global nursing shortages have reached critical levels, the publication of Globalization and Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses: A Co
08
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27880
Open DOI
Building Leadership in Home Health Nursing Practice in Canada: Updating the Home Health Nursing Competencies
Canada’s Home Health Nursing Competencies were revised through a collaborative process. This commentary highlights the use of research and project workstreams
09
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27879
Open DOI
The Impact of a BSN Perioperative Learning Pathway on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
Bachelor of Science in Nursing student learning opportunities in the perioperative setting can contribute to the sustainability of the registered nurse workforc
10
DOI 10.12927/cjnl.2026.27828
Open DOI
From the Editor-in-Chief
We continue to have a focus on internationally educated nurses and their implementation in Canada as well as our leadership and research foci. Nursing Leadershi
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
At head of title, v. 16, no. 1 (2003)-: Canadian journal of nursing leadership.
Title from cover.
"Leadership in nursing management, practice, education and research".
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 20, no. 4 (2007).
Print issues ceased with 2024.