Journal of Nursing Regulation
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Nursing
└
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects
Q1
└
Nursing (miscellaneous)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.691
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
31
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.75
Total Docs. (latest)
45
Total Citations (3yr)
531
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
21558264, 21558256
Coverage
2010-2026
Journal Rank
#1,961
Subject Categories
Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects
Q1
Nursing (miscellaneous)
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the official journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®), is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal.
It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners, and the scientific community.
The journal supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the United States and the international community.
In publishing JNR, NCSBN's goal is to develop and share knowledge related to nursing and other healthcare regulation across continents and to promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 45 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 106 |
| Total Refs. | 2,177 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 531 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 97 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.75 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 48.38 |
| % Female | 68.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Nursing Regulation?
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, Journal of Nursing Regulation has an SJR of 1.691 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Nursing Regulation?
Journal of Nursing Regulation has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.691 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Nursing Regulation?
The H-index of Journal of Nursing Regulation is 31, meaning 31 of its articles have each been cited at least 31 times.
Is Journal of Nursing Regulation indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Nursing Regulation is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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