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International Nursing Review

International Nursing Review is the official journal of the International Council of Nurses. It is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal focusing predominantly on nursing and health policy issues of relevance to nurses.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0020-8132
eISSN 1466-7657
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: $3,570 USD / £2,380 GBP / €2,990 EUR.

Submission Instructions

International Nursing Review accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research (Quantitative/ Qualitative)

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted as a separate file. It must state how the article fits the journal’s scope and aims, confirm that all authors meet the authorship criteria, confirm compliance with the author guidelines, confirm that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere or previously published in paraphrased form, confirm that the referencing is correct, and state which EQUATOR checklist was used.
Abstract An abstract is required. 240-275 words. The abstract must be structured. Aim, Background/Introduction, Methods, Results or Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, Implications for nursing, and Implications for Nursing Policy and/or Health Policy and/or Social Policy.
Manuscript 4,000-5,500 words including the abstract and reference list. The manuscript should generally include Introduction, Background, Aim of study, Methods, Results or Findings, Discussion, Conclusion and recommendations, and Implications, and the Methods section should include Research Design, Sample and setting, Data collection, Ethical considerations and approval details, and Data analysis and synthesis. It must include a title page, author details only on the title page, keywords, a completed EQUATOR checklist, and a conflict of interest statement.
References No more than 40 references. All citations must be referenced, and the reference list must be on a separate page at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables No more than 3 tables, figures, or illustrations may be included. Tables, figures, charts, and illustrations should be placed at the end of the article on separate pages after the reference list. Tables and figures must be referred to in the text, each table and figure must have a concise heading, figures must have a legend, and tables should use only horizontal lines.
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Systematic Literature Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted as a separate file. It must include the corresponding author's organisation letterhead and details, state how the article fits the journal's scope and aims, confirm all authors meet the title-sheet authorship criteria, confirm adherence to the author guidelines, confirm the manuscript is not submitted elsewhere or a paraphrased version of a published article, and confirm that referenced material has been checked for correct citation.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 250-300 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must be 5,000-7,000 words including the abstract and reference list. The review must articulate a clear question, objective, and purpose, and it should include a methodological critique, conclusions, and suggestions for further research.
References No more than 55 references may be included. The review should include references for the selected theoretical framework, method, aims, parameters, inclusion and exclusion criteria, dates of literature, and when the review was undertaken.
Figures & Tables No more than 3 tables, figures, or illustrations may be included. Tables, figures, and charts must be placed at the end of the article on separate pages after the reference list. The review must include a completed PRISMA checklist and flow diagram, and tables and figures should be numbered separately and referred to in the text.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state how the article fits the journal’s scope and aims, confirm all authors meet the authorship criteria, confirm the manuscript follows all author guidelines and has not been submitted elsewhere or is a paraphrased version of a published article, confirm the referencing has been checked, and state which EQUATOR checklist was used.
Abstract An abstract is required. 250-300 words.
Manuscript 5,000-7,000 words including the abstract and reference list. A systematic literature review or meta-analysis must follow a named and cited evidence synthesis method and include the databases searched, keywords used, methodological critique, conclusions, and suggestions for further research. A completed EQUATOR checklist and a completed PRISMA checklist and flow diagram must be included, and the review should articulate its question, objective, purpose, strengths, limitations, applicability, and implications for practice or policy.
References No more than 55 references.
Figures & Tables No more than 3 tables, figures, or illustrations may be included. Tables and figures should be placed at the end of the article, on separate pages after the reference list. Tables should be numbered separately and have concise headings, and figures should have legends and be numbered in sequence.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted as a separate file. It must show the corresponding author's organisation letterhead and details, explain how the article fits the journal's scope and aims, and confirm author eligibility, guideline compliance, originality, non-submission elsewhere, and correct referencing.
Abstract An abstract is required. Up to 140 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript 2,000 words including the abstract and reference list. It must include the topic context, circumstances or situation, what happened, and what needs to be done to address the problem or respond. It must be expressed as up to five specific policy messages.
References Up to 10 recent references.
Figures & Tables No more than 3 tables, figures, or illustrations. Tables, figures, charts, and illustrations should be placed on separate pages after the reference list. Figures and tables must be numbered separately, and tables should use only horizontal lines.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must state how the article fits the journal’s scope and aims and confirm authorship eligibility, adherence to author guidelines, non-submission elsewhere, and correct referencing of all cited material.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be less than 1,000 words.
References Letters To The Editor must be well referenced.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

The Assessment of Workplace Integration of Migrant Nurses and Midwives in Global Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review

Barry McBrien, Frances O’. Brien, Shobha Rani Shetty, Sinead Keogh, Jessica Eustace‐Cook, Gobnait Byrne

10.1111/inr.70207
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Nurses’ Engagement in Healthcare Policy‐Making: A Pragmatic Utility–Based Scoping Review

Beatrice Albanesi, Riccardo Casciaro, Elena Casabona, Alessio Conti, Paula Alite‐Cerezuela, Samuel Cooke, Ros Kane, Nikoletta Karavani, Venetia‐Sofia Velonaki, Flores Vizcaya, Adelaida Zabalegui, Roberta Sammut, Marco Clari

10.1111/inr.70208
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Perfectionism Profiles Among Hospital Nurses: A Cross‐Sectional Validation Study of a Multidimensional Scale

Hyeonmi Cho, Linsey M. Steege

10.1111/inr.70209
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Effective Educational Programs for Disaster Preparedness and Management: A Rapid Evidence Assessment

Lara Delbene, Sara Mezini, Camilla Cacciabue, Roger Watson, Giuseppe Aleo, Marco Di Nitto, Milko Zanini, Gianluca Catania, Loredana Sasso, Annamaria Bagnasco

10.1111/inr.70193
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Health Service Delivery Outcomes From Nursing in Genomics: A Scoping Review of the Literature (2012–2025)

Jordan N. Keels, Joanne Thomas, Kathleen A. Calzone, Laurie Badzek, Sarah Dewell, Emma T. Tonkin, Andrew A. Dwyer

10.1111/inr.70206
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision: 9 days. Submission to acceptance: 156 days. Acceptance to publication: 23 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must be submitted as a separate file. It must identify the corresponding author, state how the article fits the journal scope and aims, and confirm ethics approval where relevant, authorship compliance, exclusivity of submission, and correct referencing. Submissions without a cover letter may be declined.

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What are the publication costs?

If the open access option is selected, an APC is charged upon acceptance and publication: $3,570 USD / £2,380 GBP / €2,990 EUR.

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Research Topics

Nursing education and management Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Global Health Workforce Issues Cultural Competency in Health Care Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Nursing Roles and Practices Disaster Response and Management Global Maternal and Child Health Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Global Health and Surgery Migration, Health and Trauma Workplace Violence and Bullying COVID-19 and Mental Health Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Ethics in medical practice Patient Safety and Medication Errors Health Sciences Research and Education Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research School Health and Nursing Education Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

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