This journal focuses on nursing leadership, administration, and the science of nursing practice. It examines topics such as nurse leader role transitions, professional development, research capacity building, and the impact of leadership on workforce stability and patient outcomes. The journal also addresses issues related to nursing governance, quality improvement, and the sustainability of the nursing workforce.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Leadership and ManagementQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Nursing
Scopus Categories
Leadership and ManagementMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Nursing Education, Practice, and LeadershipNursing education and managementNursing Diagnosis and DocumentationNursing Roles and PracticesGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes