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Journal of Nursing Regulation

Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the official journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic and professional journal that publishes scholarly articles advancing the science of nursing regulation, supporting evidence-based regulation, addressing patient safety, and highlighting current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in the United States and internationally.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 6.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2155-8256
eISSN 2155-8264
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 2850 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publishing.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings context, aims, methods, results, and conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 5,000–8,000 words. Manuscript must include an introduction, review of literature, method(s), results and/or discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include three to five highlights as bullet points of no more than 85 characters each and three to six keywords.
References References must be in APA style. Reference list must be in APA format and is expected to include recent developments in the field as well as foundational and historical literature.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Titles for tables and figures must be descriptive, abbreviations must be expanded, and files must be understandable without additional manuscript context.
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Literature Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 5,000–8,000 words. Manuscript must be logically organized according to disciplinary conventions and include a clear introduction, a distinct body with a literature review discussing criteria for article inclusion, and a conclusion. Manuscript must include highlights as three to five bullet points of no more than 85 characters each and three to six keywords.
References References must be in APA Style, 7th edition. Reference list may include foundational and historical literature but must also address recent developments in the field.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Appendices, tables, and figures must be understandable on their own with descriptive titles, expanded abbreviations, and no author-identifying information.
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Innovation Research Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 3,000-3,500 words. Manuscript must include an introduction, review of literature, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include highlights as three to five bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References References must be provided in APA Style. Reference list may include foundational and historical literature but is expected to address recent developments in the field as well.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures, if included, must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Appendices, tables, and figures must have descriptive titles, expand abbreviations, and be understandable without additional context from the manuscript.
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Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 5,000–8,000 words. Manuscript must adhere to disciplinary conventions, be logically organized, and include a clear introduction, a distinct body with a literature review discussing the criteria for article inclusion, and a conclusion. Manuscript must include three to five highlights bullet points and three to six keywords.
References References must be in APA Style. Reference list may include foundational and historical literature but must also address recent developments in the field.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files if included. Appendices, tables, and figures must be understandable on their own with descriptive titles and expanded abbreviations.
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Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should be approximately 1,500–3,000 words. Manuscript should be a procedural narrative about a specific situation with regulatory implications, with discipline-related case studies covering the complaint, aggravating and mitigating factors, decision, aftereffects, rationale, and violated rule or law, and best-practice case studies covering the original issue, strategy development, strategy application, outcome, successful and unsuccessful aspects, and lessons learned supporting the approach as a best practice. Manuscript must include three to five highlights bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and case studies from other types of organizations must include the author's name, credentials and/or role, and organizational affiliation.
References References must be in APA Style. A reference list in APA Style must be included if information from articles, books, websites, or other sources is used.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Moving the Goalposts: Experiences of Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada

Kathryn L. HALVERSON, Shabneez XIN, Natalie FERRARO

10.1016/j.jnr.2026.08.008
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Connecting Research to Practice in a Continuous Loop

Carol Anne Timmings

10.1016/j.jnr.2026.08.007
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Implementation of a student nurse workforce capability model: A repeated cross-sectional evaluation

CHRISTINE OSSENBERG, JENNIFER OBAZUAYE, ZARA CONNLEY, MEGAN ANN WISE, AMANDA HENDERSON

10.1016/j.jnr.2026.08.003
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The impact of the Rural Health Transformation Program on nursing regulation and policy

Julia Constantelos

10.1016/j.jnr.2026.08.006
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Trends in the Aging U.S. RN Workforce: A Comparative Analysis of Nurses Aged ≥50 Using Three Waves of the National Nursing Workforce Survey.

Charlie O’Hara, Jill Forcina, Nena Ouellet Rich, Yetty Shobo, Richard A. Smiley

10.1016/j.jnr.2026.08.005
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

51 days submission to decision after review.

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Is a cover letter required?

A separate Author Details document is required with each manuscript, including manuscript title, author and co-author details, word count, IRB approval if applicable, financial support and conflict of interest statement, and confirmation of exclusive submission and no prior publication.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 2850 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publishing.

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Research Topics

Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Nursing Roles and Practices Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Nursing education and management Global Health Workforce Issues Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Patient Safety and Medication Errors Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Ethics in medical practice Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Healthcare Policy and Management Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Innovations in Medical Education Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Healthcare Quality and Management Disaster Response and Management Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Primary Care and Health Outcomes Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Occupational and Professional Licensing Regulation Occupational Health and Safety Research Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

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