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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN) is the official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and publishes peer-reviewed scholarship focused on nursing education, academic leadership, professional formation, policy, curricular innovation, faculty development, workforce trends, academic-practice partnerships, and evidence syntheses relevant to nursing education and practice.
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Subject
Nursing
Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
8755-7223
eISSN
1532-8481
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 3580 APC for open access; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Professional Nursing accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Reports Of Original Work
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be concise and factual in an unstructured format.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration statement placed in a new section before the references when AI tools were used.
References
Citations in the text should follow APA style. References should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be included in the manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text with captions for artwork.
Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 6 English keywords, and 3 to 5 article highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, while any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References
Citations in the text should follow American Psychological Association style. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables should appear in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively.
High-Impact Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be unstructured and concise and factual.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 6 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, a declaration of competing interests, and a generative AI statement placed in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References
Citations in the text should follow American Psychological Association style. The reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be included in the manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text with captions provided.
Methodologically Impactful Studies
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be concise and factual in an unstructured format.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 6 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration statement placed in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References
References and in-text citations must follow APA style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters after the year.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and every figure and table must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively.
Original Contributions
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 6 keywords, article highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration statement in a new section before the references list if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References
Citations in the text should follow American Psychological Association style. The reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be included in the anonymized manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and every figure and table must be cited in the manuscript and provided with a caption.
Policy Papers
Cover Letter
All authors’ approval of the submission must be confirmed, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared.
Abstract
A concise factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The submission must include 1 to 6 English keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, a competing interests declaration, and a generative AI statement placed in a new section before the references if AI tools were used.
References
References and in-text citations must follow APA style. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters such as a, b, and c.
Figures & Tables
Tables must appear in the manuscript, while figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be editable text with captions and citation in the text, and all figures must be numbered, cited in the text, and accompanied by captions.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A transmittal letter is required for Letters To The Editor. The transmittal letter must contain copyright assignment.
Abstract
A concise and factual abstract not exceeding 200 words is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript
Letters To The Editor should be typed double-spaced like a regular manuscript. The manuscript must include a generative AI declaration statement before the references if AI tools were used, and 1 to 6 keywords and 3 to 5 highlights are required at submission.
References
Citations in the text should follow American Psychological Association style. The reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by letters.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be included in the manuscript file, while figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
Recent Publications
Constructing the health-promoting nurse: A systematic review of learning, professional identity, and clinical socialization in nursing students
Maria Gloria Modena, Eleonora Logozzo, Giovanna Artioli, Antonio Brusini, Anna Sponton, Monica Caravaca, Claudia Mensi, Antonio Donato Rotondo, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Federica Dellafiore
10.1016/j.profnurs.2026.10.010
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Aligning military-connected population assessments with American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials
Alicia Gill Rossiter, Deborah L. Sikes, Myrna Armstrong
10.1016/j.profnurs.2026.09.023
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Digital coaching and mentoring interventions in nursing education and professional development: A scoping review of reported outcomes, implementation, and learner experiences
Yusra Elobaid, Rowaa Abdallatif, Geraldine Ezirim, Muatz Ibrahim, Oluwadamilare Akingbade
10.1016/j.profnurs.2026.10.007
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Integrating primary palliative care education into an accelerated second-degree baccalaureate nursing curriculum: A quality improvement project
Dolores Coyle-Feliciano, Joy Elwell, Amisha Parekh De Campos, Valarie Artigas
10.1016/j.profnurs.2026.10.009
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Structuring the DNP scholarly project: A needs assessment framework for academic–practice partnerships
Kenneth S. Peterson, Shari L. Harding, Lauren K. Knowles
10.1016/j.profnurs.2026.10.008
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
29 days submission to first decision; 171 days submission to decision after review; 220 days submission to acceptance; 4 days acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of Professional Nursing using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A transmittal letter containing copyright assignment should accompany Letters to the Editor.
Reformat to Journal of Professional Nursing using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 3580 excluding taxes. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.
Reformat to Journal of Professional Nursing using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Nursing education and management
Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Health Sciences Research and Education
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Innovations in Medical Education
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Nursing Roles and Practices
Cultural Competency in Health Care
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
Global Health Workforce Issues
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Ethics in medical practice
Legal case studies and regulations
Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
Education and Critical Thinking Development
Health and Medical Research Impacts
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Mentoring and Academic Development
Medical Education and Admissions
Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Patient Safety and Medication Errors