Impact Factor
2.49
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.72
523 total citations
h5-index
26
h5 depth signal
Cited share
24.2%
181 of 749
Total citations
523
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.82
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.8%
20 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
723
United Kingdom
34
Australia
31
Canada
10
Brazil
5
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
811
Healthcare Policy
566
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
480
Palliative Care
268
Medical Ethics
204
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
97,226
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
749
181 cited publications
Last 12 months
373
31.1 publications/month
Open access share
5.4%
20 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
723 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
811 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v65n10,Oct. 1965-
v65n10,Oct. 1965-
v65n10,Oct. 1965-v100n9,Sept. 2000
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
Palliative Care
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Medical Ethics
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Nurses Association
Contributor
American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses
Contributor
National League of Nursing Education (U.S.)
Contributor
Nurses' Associated Alumnae of the United States
Broad Categories
Nursing
Patient Care
Medical Ethics
Healthcare Policy
Palliative Care
Substance Abuse
Allergies
MeSH Descriptors
Nursing
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000392
Open DOI
LPNs/LVNs in Long-Term Care, Hospitals, and Home Health: A Comparative Analysis
Background: Demand for long-term care (LTC) in the United States is projected to surge, but the supply of LPNs/LVNs who constitute a large and growing segment of its workforce has stagnated. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare d...
02
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000393
Open DOI
When a Psychiatric Diagnosis Is Actually Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the hormonal transition preceding menopause, typically begins in the late 30s to mid-40s and lasts an average of seven years. Its neurobiological effects, including disruptions to serotonin synthesis, dopamine signaling, γ...
03
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000403
Open DOI
Homicides of Nurses in the United States, 2003-2022: An Exploratory Study
Background: The causes and contexts of homicide of U.S. nurses have not been well studied, although recorded numbers have risen rapidly in recent years, drawing greater attention. Purpose: This exploratory study aimed to describe nurse h...
04
05
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000376
Open DOI
Emergency Nursing
Providing emergent care to patients of all ages, across all demographics
06
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000383
Open DOI
Moderate postconcussion screen time use associated with faster recovery for youth
ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY:
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DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000375
Open DOI
Reducing Ambulatory New Graduate Nurse Bullying
Background: Experiencing bullying as a new graduate RN is considered a rite of passage by some in the nursing profession. However, such behaviors erode new nurses' self-confidence, hinder their professional development, and can negativel...
08
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000378
Open DOI
Provision 5 Is Asking Us to Listen to Nurses Differently
An ethical imperative for organizational culture
09
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000383a
Open DOI
Critical care consultations in ED expedite specialized care
ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY:
10
DOI 10.1097/ajn.0000000000000372
Open DOI
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Diagnosis and Management
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), the most common type of which is immune-mediated (iTTP), is a rare, life-threatening hematologic disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and end-organ dama...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Some issues contain supplement with title: Today's nurse manager.
Also issued online.
Microfilm. v.69 (1969)-v.71 (1971). 6 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm.
Official organ of the American Nurses' Association (1900-11, called the Nurses' Associated Alumnae of the United States), and, 1900-July 1952, of the National League of Nursing Education (1900-12, called the American Society of Training Schools for Nurses), and at various times of numerous other nursing organizations.
Apr. 1982-Nov. 1989 includes: Nurses drug alert.
19950524 Not printed on acid-free paper