Geriatric Nursing
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
└
Gerontology
Q2
└
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Q2
Publisher
SJR 2025
0.868
Q2
SJR Score
H-Index
62
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.08
Total Docs. (latest)
585
Total Citations (3yr)
2,772
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15283984, 01974572
Coverage
1980-2026
Journal Rank
#6,114
Subject Categories
Gerontology
Q2
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Q2
Aims & Scope
Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults.
The journal's peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum.
Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics.
The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Medline
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 585 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 866 |
| Total Refs. | 27,128 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 2,772 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 851 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.08 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 46.37 |
| % Female | 62.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Geriatric Nursing?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Geriatric Nursing has an SJR of 0.868 and is ranked Q2.
What is the SJR and quartile of Geriatric Nursing?
Geriatric Nursing has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.868 and its best quartile is Q2.
What is the H-index of Geriatric Nursing?
The H-index of Geriatric Nursing is 62, meaning 62 of its articles have each been cited at least 62 times.
Is Geriatric Nursing indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Geriatric Nursing is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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