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Canadian Journal of Nursing Research

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research (CJNR), Canada’s leading journal in nursing research and scholarship, publishes original research and scholarly manuscripts of special interest to nursing clinicians, educators, leaders, policy makers, researchers, and other health care providers.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0844-5621
eISSN 1705-7051
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must concisely state the purpose of the research, major findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript Main text is limited to 20 double-spaced pages for quantitative original research reports and 25 double-spaced pages for qualitative and mixed methods original research reports, excluding the cover page, abstract, tables, and references. Manuscript is expected to use the headings Background & Purpose, Methods and Procedures, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords after the abstract and include a Statements and Declarations section after the Acknowledgements and Author Contributions sections if applicable.
References References must follow APA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 tables and 3 figures is allowed. Tables must not be embedded in the main text and should be submitted on separate pages or files, while figures created in Word should be included in the main text and figures created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and both tables and figures must include a number and title.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission made on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The main text is limited to a maximum of 20 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, and references. Include 4 to 6 keywords after the abstract and include a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' after the Acknowledgements section and after the Author Contributions section if applicable.
References References must follow APA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 tables and 3 figures is allowed. Tables must not be embedded in the main text and should be submitted on separate pages or files, while figures created outside Word should be submitted separately and Word-created figures, charts, and tables should be included in the main text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and both figures and tables must include a number and title.
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Quality Improvement

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by someone who is not an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Main text is limited to a maximum of 20 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, and references. Include 4 to 6 keywords after the abstract and include a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' after the Acknowledgements section and after the Author Contributions section if applicable.
References References must follow APA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 tables and 3 figures is permitted. Tables must not be embedded in the main text and should be submitted on separate pages or files, while figures created outside Word should be submitted separately but figures created in Word may be included in the main text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and both tables and figures must include a number and title.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author on behalf of the authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 850 words long. Manuscript must include clearly defined sections with clear heading levels. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords after the abstract and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' after the acknowledgements and Author Contributions sections if applicable.
References References must follow APA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 3 tables and 3 figures is permitted. Tables and figures should not be embedded in the main text and should be submitted on separate pages or files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and each must include a number and title.
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Recent Publications

Community Health Nurses’ Perceptions of Emerging Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Nursing Practice: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study

Mary Henderson Betkus, Davina Banner, Leanne M. Currie, Piper Jackson, Shannon Freeman

10.1177/08445621261463882
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Fostering Cultural Safety Through COIL: Evaluating an Indigenous Health Module for Nursing Students in Australia and Canada

Louise Shaw, Teresa Evans, Melissa Ciardulli, Debra Kiegaldie

10.1177/08445621261466749
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The Clinical Research Nurse and Study Coordinator Experience: An Integrative Review of Factors Shaping a Multifaceted Role

Rebecca Lu, Fuqin Liu

10.1177/08445621261462331
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Applied Multimethod Thematic Analysis Using an International Study of Menopause in Registered Nurses

Kerri-Ann Hughes, Gemma Bidwell, Camille Cronin, Sara Donevant, Marja Kaunonen, Jette Marcussen, Rhonda Wilson

10.1177/08445621261457509
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Exploring Retention Strategies for Mid-Career Nurses: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis

Victoria Babysheva, Elena Neiterman

10.1177/08445621261463085
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision is 4 days, time in peer review is 49 days, time from submission to acceptance is 134 days, and time from acceptance to online publication is 26 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. If third-party writing or editing assistance was used, or if a submission is made on behalf of the authors by a third party, this must also be stated in the covering letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Nursing education and management Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Global Health Workforce Issues Health Sciences Research and Education Cultural Competency in Health Care Migration, Health and Trauma Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Nursing Roles and Practices Health, Medicine and Society Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Healthcare Systems and Practices Health Policy Implementation Science Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum COVID-19 and Mental Health Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Ethics in medical practice Homelessness and Social Issues Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Empathy and Medical Education

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