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Journal Of Emergency Nursing

The Journal of Emergency Nursing is the official journal of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed work relevant to all areas of emergency nursing practice worldwide. The journal’s purpose is to improve emergency nursing practice and health outcomes by disseminating rigorous research and scholarship and promoting the application of evidence to clinical practice. It advances and integrates the ENA’s mission, vision, and values, aiming to strengthen global community, leadership, knowledge, quality and safety, and advocacy in emergency care.

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Subject Emergency Medicine , Nursing
Impact Factor 2.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0099-1767
eISSN 1527-2966
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: USD 2,500 (excluding taxes); no publication fee for subscription articles

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Emergency Nursing accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Clinical Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and should emphasize the clinical relevance and originality of the work.
Title Page Include a separate title page with full author information, credentials, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and a CRediT statement.
Abstract Submit an unstructured abstract that briefly states the clinical problem, purpose, manuscript type (e.g., clinical summary), and up to three key points or learning objectives (≤250 words).
Key Points Use the unstructured abstract’s key points plus include a 'Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice' (≤120 words) at the start of the manuscript.
Main Manuscript Headings Authors may use headings appropriate to the clinical topic; a clear, logical structure with evidence-based recommendations is expected, followed by 'Implications for Emergency Nursing' and Conclusions.
Reference Format Format references per AMA 11th edition; ensure currency of evidence and include DOIs where available.
Figures Upload figures as separate high-resolution files; embedding in the manuscript is acceptable for review.
Tables Upload tables as separate files; number consecutively and include clear titles and footnotes.
Additional Documents Include conflict of interest forms on revision, any necessary permissions for copyrighted material, and, if applicable, brief statements of ethical considerations.
Word Count Comprehensive clinical papers should not exceed 3000 words (excluding abstract, tables/figures, and references).
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Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission and should identify the manuscript type, disclose any preprint posting, and note required ethical approvals and reporting checklists.
Title Page Provide a separate title page including the manuscript title; all authors’ names, degrees/credentials (degree, licensure, certifications, honors), affiliations, and the corresponding author’s contact information; list ORCID iDs and a detailed CRediT author contributions statement.
Abstract A structured abstract of up to 250 words is required, with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion headings. Do not include citations or abbreviations.
Key Points Begin the manuscript with a 'Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice' (≤120 words) answering what is known, what this paper adds, and the key implication for clinical practice.
Main Manuscript Headings Use an IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion), followed by 'Implications for Emergency Nursing' placed before the Conclusions section.
Reference Format Format references per AMA 11th edition; prioritize recent primary sources (3–5 years) and include DOIs when available.
Figures Upload each figure as a separate high-resolution file; figures may also be embedded in the manuscript for review, but separate uploads are required for production.
Tables Upload tables as separate files and number them sequentially; ensure clear columns (e.g., N, %, M, SD, point estimate, p-value) and include informative titles and footnotes.
Additional Documents Submit the applicable EQUATOR checklist, IRB/ethics approval or determination letter, conflict of interest form (ICMJE or Elsevier Declaration Tool on revision), data availability statement, and any permissions for copyrighted material.
Word Count Recommended initial submission limit: up to 4000 words (excluding abstract, tables/figures, references), with ≤5 tables/figures and fewer than 75 references.
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Case Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required indicating the submission is a case review and confirming patient consent and adherence to CARE guidelines.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with full author details, credentials, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and a CRediT contributions statement.
Abstract Submit an unstructured abstract (≤250 words) summarizing the clinical problem, purpose, case nature, and up to three key learning points; avoid citations.
Key Points Include a succinct 'Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice' (≤120 words) highlighting what is known, what this case adds, and the key clinical implication.
Main Manuscript Headings Follow CARE guidelines for structure, including patient information, clinical findings, timeline, diagnostic assessment, therapeutic interventions, outcomes, and discussion; include 'Implications for Emergency Nursing' and Conclusions.
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition style and include recent, relevant references with DOIs where available.
Figures Upload de-identified figures as separate high-resolution files; include concise captions and ensure compliance with patient privacy.
Tables Upload tables as separate files with clear titles/footnotes; number consecutively.
Additional Documents CARE checklist and patient consent statement are required; include COI form on revision and any permissions for copyrighted material.
Word Count Recommended: up to 2000 words (excluding abstract, tables/figures, references), with ≤5 tables/figures and fewer than 50 references.
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Letters to the Editor

Cover Letter A brief cover letter is required identifying the related article (if responding) and the main point of the letter.
Title Page Include author name(s), credentials, affiliation(s), and corresponding author contact details on a title page or within the submission metadata.
Abstract Abstracts are not required for letters.
Main Manuscript Headings No specific headings are prescribed; present a concise, logically organized argument or commentary.
Reference Format Use AMA 11th edition for any citations; include DOIs where available.
Figures Figures are rarely necessary; if included, upload separately as high-resolution files.
Tables Tables are rarely necessary; if included, upload separately with clear titles and footnotes.
Additional Documents Provide conflict of interest disclosures on revision if applicable.
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Recent Publications

Quantifying Risk: Workplace Violence as a Predictor of Nursing Burnout in Emergency Departments of 5 Tertiary General Hospitals in Shanghai—A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Zhiqiang He, Jian Liu, Hailiu Shi, Huan Zeng, Li Zen, Liya Zhang

10.1016/j.jen.2026.02.007
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Emergency Nursing Review Questions: March 2026

Benjamin E. Marett, Barbara W. Frix

10.1016/j.jen.2025.10.023
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Advancing Health Equity in Disaster Response

Jamla Rizek, Luis E. Caso Vega

10.1016/j.jen.2025.11.008
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From Heat Waves to Health Equity: Nurses as Agents of Climate Adaptation

Abdullah Y. Shihab, Sadeq AL. Fayyadh

10.1016/j.jen.2026.01.001
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The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Emergency Nursing Research

Lisa Wolf, Altair Delao, Claire Simon, Francine M. Jodelka

10.1016/j.jen.2025.10.024
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Frequently asked questions

Is Journal Of Emergency Nursing open access?

Journal Of Emergency Nursing is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Journal Of Emergency Nursing?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Journal Of Emergency Nursing is 2.3. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Journal Of Emergency Nursing?

Submission to first decision is typically 9 days; submission to decision after review averages 53 days; submission to acceptance averages 75 days.

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Does Journal Of Emergency Nursing require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required for submission and should identify the manuscript type, disclose any preprint posting, and include any notes relevant to ethics approvals or section editor involvement (for section papers). Specific content beyond these points is not detailed.

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How much does it cost to publish in Journal Of Emergency Nursing?

This is a hybrid journal. Authors choosing open access pay an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 2,500 (excluding taxes). There is no publication fee for articles published under the subscription model.

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Research Topics

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Disaster Response and Management Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Nursing Roles and Practices