This journal focuses on the intersection of nursing practice, policy, and politics. It examines how nurses engage in policy debates, advocate for health system changes, and are affected by healthcare policies. The scope includes issues related to workforce, patient care quality, ethical considerations, and the impact of legislation and reforms on nursing and healthcare delivery.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ1
Leadership and ManagementQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Health Policy & ServicesNursing
Scopus Categories
Leadership and ManagementIssues, Ethics and Legal AspectsMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Health Workforce IssuesNursing Education, Practice, and LeadershipHealthcare Policy and ManagementNursing Roles and PracticesGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesPrimary Care and Health OutcomesNursing education and managementFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsEmployment and Welfare StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluation