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Nursing Outlook

Nursing Outlook is a bimonthly journal of the American Academy of Nursing that publishes peer-reviewed articles and timely reports for nursing leaders, covering current issues and trends in nursing practice, education, and research with an emphasis on progressive solutions to challenges facing the profession.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0029-6554
eISSN 1528-3968
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC) USD 4130 for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Nursing Outlook accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be concise and factual.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Article highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared.
References APA, Seventh Edition (2020). Citations in the text must follow APA style, Seventh Edition (2020).
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions, and any generative AI use in images must be disclosed in each image caption.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Article highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, and PRISMA guidelines must be followed.
References APA Seventh Edition (2020). Citations in the text must follow American Psychological Association style, Seventh Edition (2020).
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions, while figures and images must be cited in the text.
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Scoping Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must disclose the use of generative AI tools in preparation, and the corresponding author must acknowledge co-author contributions using CRediT roles.
References American Psychological Association style, Seventh Edition (2020). Citations in the text must follow APA Seventh Edition style.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text rather than images, cited in the manuscript, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions; figures and images must be cited in the manuscript, and any AI-generated image use must be disclosed in each image caption.
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Randomized Control Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be concise and factual.
Manuscript The manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. A separate highlights file is required, and authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process when applicable.
References APA Seventh Edition (2020). Citations in the text must follow APA style, Seventh Edition (2020).
Figures & Tables Figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, captioned, and have notes placed below the table body; images must be cited in the text, and any generative AI use in images must be disclosed in each image caption.
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Recent Publications

Communication-focused interventions to reduce missed nursing care: A systematic review

Julio César Cadena-Estrada, Rosa A. Zárate-Grajales, Ana María Lara-Barrón, Edson Serván-Mori

10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102916
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Nurse leadership reorganization: A scoping review

Jean M. Bernhardt, Mary Samost, Jessica Bell

10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102944
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Rank advancement guidelines: Supporting the equitable promotion of Doctor of Nursing Practice faculty

Sarah J. Ogilvie, Ellen D. Vorbeck, Tracy J. Irons-Dieterle, Rhonda L. Cornell

10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102938
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Beyond the bedside: A grounded theory approach for the professional identity reconstruction of nurse influencers in digital spaces

Yujin Park, Mi-Ok Yu, Ji-Su Yun

10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102937
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Florence Nightingale as a pioneer of applied statistics: Data, visualization, and the foundations of modern healthcare quality improvement

Patricia Ann Zrelak

10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102941
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Proof corrections are requested within two days. A publication delay may be requested, but publication timing is not guaranteed.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access articles require an APC of USD 4130 excluding taxes; subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Nursing education and management Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Health Sciences Research and Education Nursing Roles and Practices Global Health Workforce Issues Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Cultural Competency in Health Care Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Primary Care and Health Outcomes Legal case studies and regulations Big Data and Digital Economy Educational Robotics and Engineering Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Healthcare Policy and Management Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Health and Medical Research Impacts Ethics in medical practice Health Policy Implementation Science Financial Crisis of the 21st Century Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies Academic Writing and Publishing

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