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Nurse Educator

Nurse Educator is a nursing education journal published six times per year. The journal lists print ISSN 0363-3624 and online ISSN 1538-9855 and reports an Impact Factor of 3.4 with a 5-year Impact Factor of 3.4.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0363-3624
eISSN 1538-9855
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Optional open access is available with an article processing charge charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days; pricing is provided via the publisher's open access journal pricing list.

Submission Instructions

Nurse Educator accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research articles. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words, approximately 16 pages, including abstract through references. The abstract page must include 4-5 MeSH keywords, and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References must follow AMA style, 11th edition. References must be cited consecutively by number and listed in citation order, with all authors listed unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each table and each figure must be submitted as an individual file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numbers and each must have a descriptive title.
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Manuscripts (Non-Databased)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract for educational projects, innovations, and other papers must use the headings Background, Problem, Approach, Outcomes (if included), and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words, approximately 16 pages, from abstract through references. The manuscript text must begin with the abstract and keywords and include 4-5 MeSH keywords, and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool and its use described.
References References must follow AMA style, 11th edition. References must be cited consecutively by number and listed in citation order, with all authors named unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Featured articles may include no more than 3 figures or tables. Each table or figure must be submitted as an individual file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numbers and include descriptive titles, and figures must be in black and white.
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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for reviews. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Reviews must not exceed 4000 words, or approximately 16 pages, from abstract through references. The manuscript must include 4-5 MeSH keywords, and any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool used and how it was used.
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited consecutively by number and listed in citation order, with all authors listed unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each table and each figure must be submitted as an individual file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numbers and each must have a descriptive title, and figures must be submitted in black and white.
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Department

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1,300 words and 4 pages. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section, specifying how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References Reference list may include no more than 10 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited consecutively by number in citation order, with all author names listed unless there are more than 6 authors, in which case the first 3 are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are generally not included. Each table or figure must be submitted as an individual file.
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Teaching Tips

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Teaching Tips are limited to 250 words including the title, text, references if any, and bio line at the end. Any use of AI tools in writing, image or graphic production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or a similar section, specifying how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be cited consecutively by number in citation order, with all authors listed unless there are more than 6, in which case the first 3 authors are followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Each table or figure must be submitted as an individual file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numbers and include descriptive titles, and figures must be submitted in black and white.
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Recent Publications

Moderating Effect of Professional Identity on the Relationship Between Transition Shock and Career Intention Among Nursing Students During Clinical Internship: A Longitudinal Ecological Momentary Assessment

Yudan Wu, Zhiyao Luo, Feifei Huang, Kewei Rao, Jinyun Fan, Cen Lin, Huiyuan Li, Anni Wang

10.1097/nne.0000000000002296
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Crosswalking the AACN Essentials Competencies With the 4Ms Competencies for Age-Friendly Nursing Home Care

Kenna Campbell, Erin Kitt-Lewis, Elizabeth Schlenk, Howard Degenholtz

10.1097/nne.0000000000002292
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Using AI-Generated Serious Games to Transform Classroom Engagement in Nursing Education

Shopha M. Tserotas

10.1097/nne.0000000000002293
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Effects of a Modified Version of Illness-Wellness Continuum Framework on Nursing Students’ Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment

Shu-Yi Wang, Chia-Lin Tsai, Lacey Cross

10.1097/nne.0000000000002275
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Structured Reflective Practice: Professional Identity Formation and Workforce Outcomes in Prelicensure Nurse Externs

Elise Turnbach, Beth Ann White

10.1097/nne.0000000000002289
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not necessary. Query letters are optional and may allow the editor to indicate interest and provide developmental advice on manuscript topics.

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What are the publication costs?

Optional open access is available with an article processing charge charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days; pricing is provided via the publisher's open access journal pricing list.

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Research Topics

Nursing education and management Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Innovations in Medical Education Health Sciences Research and Education Education and Critical Thinking Development Nursing Roles and Practices Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Cultural Competency in Health Care Reflective Practices in Education Online and Blended Learning Patient Safety and Medication Errors Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Global Health Workforce Issues Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Empathy and Medical Education Service-Learning and Community Engagement Health and Well-being Studies Ethics in medical practice Problem and Project Based Learning Health Education and Validation Innovative Teaching Methods Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

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