Journal profile · NURSING
JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
ISSN 1555-4155 · eISSN 1878-058X · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES
JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.84; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,590; review about 74 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 324 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nursing Roles and Practices, Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership and Interprofessional Education and Collaboration, together about 33.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are General Health Professions. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An Official Publication of the American Association of Nurse PractitionersJNP: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners offers high-quality, peer-reviewed clinical articles, original research, continuing education, and departments that help practitioners excel as providers of primary and acute care across the lifespan. Each issue meets their practice needs and encourages discussion and feedback with thought-provoking articles on controversial issues and topics. JNP supports advocacy by demonstrating the role that policy plays in shaping practice and delivering outcomes. The journal is an official publication of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and also is affiliated with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners.The journal is published 10 times per year and included in Scopus, CINAHL, and the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): NURSING
Editor-in-chief Karen MoorePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 29, Canada 4, Ireland 4, Australia 2 (39 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nursing Roles and PracticesHealth Professions19.4%
- Nursing Education, Practice, and LeadershipNursing9.3%
- Interprofessional Education and CollaborationHealth Professions5.2%
- Pharmacy and Medical PracticesPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics4.4%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.3%
- Health and Wellbeing ResearchHealth Professions4.3%
- Primary Care and Health OutcomesHealth Professions4.2%
- Global Educational Reforms and InequalitiesSocial Sciences4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Nursing | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Nursing | Zone 4 |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
CINAHLPublisher website
Other: Journal Citation Reports
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 0.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 14LetPub ·
- h-index
- 46OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 513OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.71OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 209LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,707 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 244 | 78 | 15 |
| 2025 | 324 | 99 | 170 |
| 2024 | 317 | 95 | 446 |
| 2023 | 307 | 76 | 556 |
| 2022 | 296 | 91 | 884 |
| 2021 | 347 | 102 | 1,303 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
74 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 74 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 36 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 2,590 / EUR 2,420 / GBP 2,070 / JPY 321,240 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,740 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 100 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,500 words
- Reference style
- AMA
- Highlights
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- brief reportExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- by faculty for facultyBy Faculty for Faculty - Articles that describe curricular design, implementation, evaluation, mentoring, precepting, or other components of NP academic or staf…Length not stated
- case reportExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- case studiesCase Studies - Case studies may be presented in 2 formats: 1) case challenge or 2) case report.Length not stated
- case studyExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- clinical featureClinical Feature - focus on the latest evidence-based information about the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of a particular clinical problem …Length not stated
- departmentDepartment - after working directly with the department editor (see following list of emails) and receiving his or her direction and approval, papers less than …Length not stated
- evidence-based practice/quality improvementEvidence-based practice/quality improvement - EBP-QI initiatives submitted under this article type must clearly articulate use of EBP-QI methods for implementat…Length not stated
- in my opinionIn My Opinion – brief article (1500 words max) on a relevant clinical, policy, theoretical, or research topic that includes supportive referencing and evidence.Length not stated
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor - Address comments to Editor-in-Chief, Karen MooreLength not stated
- opinionript writing. 3500 words maximum. In My Opinion – brief article (1500 words max) on a relevant clinical, policy, theoretical, or researmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- original researchExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- policy featurePolicy Feature - identify issues, trends, barriers, legislative successes, or recommendations that affect NPs' ability to practice to the full extent of their e…Length not stated
- research reportExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- reviewExcept as noted, all articles should be limited to 4,500 total words, inclusive of all headings, titles, author information, keywords, abstract, text, reference…Length not stated
- systematic reviewsSystematic reviews - Systematic reviews including scoping reviews, integrative reviews, and meta-analysis should follow PRISMA reporting guidelines.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
Ethics in publishing 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 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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1555-4155
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-058X
- Society / sponsor
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
What CAS zone is JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Nursing. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.84; CiteScore 1.3, h-index 46.
How long does peer review take at JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners?
The publisher reports about 74 days (submission to acceptance). 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 100 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,500 words; Reference style: AMA; Highlights: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners based?
Of the 39 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (29), Canada (4) and Ireland (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners is indexed in SCIE, SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists CINAHL; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners open access, and what is the APC?
JNP- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,590.
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: .