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Nurse Education in Practice

Nurse Education in Practice publishes international research and scholarship on nurse and midwifery related education spanning education and clinical practice. It publishes empirical studies and systematic reviews to contribute to the evidence base of nurse and midwifery education in practice. The peer reviewed journal promotes diversity and encourages open science practices including pre-printing of manuscripts, registration of studies, and data sharing.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1471-5953
eISSN 1873-5223
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,770 (excluding taxes). Subscription: No publication fee charged to authors; published articles are immediately available to subscribers.

Submission Instructions

Nurse Education in Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured. Abstract should use the headings Aim/objective, Background, Design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Research Papers must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with headings, including an introduction stating the objectives and a methods section detailed enough for independent reproduction. Manuscript must include 4 to 10 English keywords, a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references when applicable, and instrument development or validation papers must include the full instrument as a supplementary file.
References Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa, references cited in the abstract must be given in full, web references must include the full URL and access date, data references must include [dataset] and core dataset details, and preprints must be clearly identified with the server name or the word preprint and DOI.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files alongside the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with consecutive numbering and captions, and all tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days from submission to first decision; 73 days from submission to decision after review; 133 days from submission to acceptance; 3 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 3,770 (excluding taxes). Subscription publication: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Nursing education and management Innovations in Medical Education Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Education and Critical Thinking Development Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Nursing Roles and Practices Global Health Workforce Issues Reflective Practices in Education Patient Safety and Medication Errors Cultural Competency in Health Care Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Empathy and Medical Education Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Health Sciences Research and Education Educational Robotics and Engineering Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Online and Blended Learning Ethics in medical practice Problem and Project Based Learning Health Education and Validation

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