Journal profile · Nursing
Applied Nursing Research
ISSN 0897-1897 · eISSN 1532-8201 · W.B. Saunders Ltd · UNITED STATES · Quarterly · Founded 1988
Applied Nursing Research: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.21; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,690; median 100 days to acceptance (109 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 113 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Nursing Research is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nursing education and management, Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, together about 21.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are General Health Professions. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied Nursing Research publishes original, peer-reviewed articles that advance nursing science through innovative, evidence-based work with clear and direct application to clinical practice, education, and policy. The journal emphasizes research that translates evidence into actionable strategies that improve nursing education, nursing care and patient outcomes across diverse settings.We invite submissions that address contemporary challenges and opportunities in nursing, spanning the full continuum of care and the breadth of professional nursing roles. The journals scope covers articles that inform educational innovation, practice improvement, workforce development, and policy-relevant nursing research with demonstrable real-world impact.Applied Nursing Research encompasses a broad range of focus areas, including mental health and resilience, nursing education and workforce development, infectious diseases and emerging health threats, chronic disease, palliative care, health policy, and occupational issues affecting nurses.A core emphasis of the journal is applied technology and innovation in nursing practice, research and education. Submissions exploring telehealth, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, wearables, e-learning, and other digital innovations are welcomed when they clearly demonstrate relevance to nursing outcomes and decision-making.Research that addresses population health needs and health system priorities is particularly encouraged. Submissions from interdisciplinary teams, diverse practice environments, and global perspectives are encouraged. Manuscripts that include practical frameworks, implementation strategies, or scalable solutions for nursing education, practice, and health policy are highly regarded.Manuscripts are required to explicitly articulate their applied significance to nursing clinical practice, education, or policy. Studies without a clear pathway to application or translation into nursing contexts will not be considered, regardless of methodological rigor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Nursing
Editor-in-chief Joyce J. FitzpatrickPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 15, Taiwan, China 5, United Kingdom 5, Italy 2, Ireland 1 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nursing education and managementNursing9.6%
- Nursing Diagnosis and DocumentationNursing6.3%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutHealth Professions5.8%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering5.3%
- Geriatric Care and Nursing HomesHealth Professions5.2%
- Health Sciences Research and EducationHealth Professions5.2%
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsHealth Professions5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nursing | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Nursing | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Nursing | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIESSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.21LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 48LetPub ·
- h-index
- 96OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,358OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.91%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 104LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,646 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 | 21 | 16 |
| 2025 | 113 | 32 | 340 |
| 2024 | 87 | 33 | 378 |
| 2023 | 49 | 16 | 377 |
| 2022 | 72 | 17 | 1,011 |
| 2021 | 102 | 33 | 2,074 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
100 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 69 days – 150 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 3 days (109 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 104 days
- Sample
- 109 articles with submission and acceptance dates (202 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 45 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 86 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,690 / EUR 3,450 / GBP 2,950 / JPY 457,670 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,290 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted12
- clinical methodsClinical Methods Papers submitted for consideration in the Clinical Methods section should address methodological issues or techniques that are of concern to nu…Length not stated
- international columnInternational Column This feature is designed to serve as a forum for exchanging perspectives on nursing research and scholarship from around the world.Length not stated
- methods paperOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- original articleOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice.Length not stated
- original paperOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- perspectiveOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- research briefsResearch Briefs Abstracts of completed pilot research are invited.Length not stated
- reviewOriginal Articles Authors should present original research findings and the applications to practice. In the manuscript clearly articulate the research purpose(…Length not stated
- special featuresSpecial Features Review papers or papers on timely issues or topics related to the "state of nursing research" are desired.Length not stated
- theory: applications to researchTheory: Applications to ResearchThis new column features theory relevant to nursing research.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- W.B. Saunders Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1988
- ISSN
- 0897-1897
- Electronic ISSN
- 1532-8201
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Nursing Research
What CAS zone is Applied Nursing Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Nursing Research is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Nursing. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applied Nursing Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.21; CiteScore 4.2, h-index 96.
How long does peer review take at Applied Nursing Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 109 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 100 days (interquartile range 69–150 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Applied Nursing Research based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Taiwan, China (5) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Nursing Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Nursing Research is indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Is Applied Nursing Research open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Nursing Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,690.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .