Clinical Nurse Specialist

metrics 2024

Leading the Way in Specialized Nursing Insights.

Introduction

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a pivotal peer-reviewed journal published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins that serves as a vital resource for nursing professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practice in advanced and specialized nursing fields. With an ISSN of 0887-6274, this journal has been a leading publication since its inception in 1987, providing insights into critical topics like assessment and diagnosis, leadership, and management in nursing. It ranks in the third quartile for multiple categories according to the 2023 rankings and has significant placements in Scopus rankings, highlighting the journal’s relevance and quality within its peer group. Although it does not currently have open access, its reach and impact are reflected in its robust contributions to nursing scholarship. Clinical Nurse Specialist is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students aiming to stay abreast of the latest trends, evidence-based practices, and innovative solutions within the nursing profession.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.28
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.38
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life5.10
JCI0.53
Total Documents1698
WOS Total Citations716
SCIMAGO Total Citations2410
SCIMAGO SELF Citations249
Scopus Journal Rank0.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.59
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.83
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Advanced and Specialized Nursing in Nursing
Rank #31/63
Percentile 50.79
Quartile Q2
Assessment and Diagnosis in Nursing
Rank #5/9
Percentile 44.44
Quartile Q3
LPN and LVN in Nursing
Rank #10/16
Percentile 37.50
Quartile Q3
Leadership and Management in Nursing
Rank #31/40
Percentile 22.50
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 129/191
Percentile 32.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 128/191
Percentile 32.98
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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