NURSE PRACTITIONER

metrics 2024

Innovating the Future of Nurse Practitioner Education

Introduction

NURSE PRACTITIONER, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of nursing and health care practice. Since its inception in 1975, this journal has provided a vital platform for the dissemination of research, clinical insights, and interdisciplinary scholarship, bridging gaps in nursing education and practice. With an impact factor reflective of its focus on evidence-based practice, NURSE PRACTITIONER is positioned in the Q3 category of Nursing (miscellaneous) and Q4 in Medicine (miscellaneous) for 2023, indicating its growing relevance in the academic community. Each issue features a range of articles from original research to review papers, designed to empower nurse practitioners and enrich educational methods. Although it does not currently offer open access, the journal remains a critical resource for professionals seeking to stay informed on innovative practices and the latest advancements in the field, making it indispensable for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. For more information, visit the publisher's website at Two Commerce Sq, 2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.24
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index25
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life6.10
Citing Half Life4.30
JCI0.28
Total Documents2582
WOS Total Citations463
SCIMAGO Total Citations2402
SCIMAGO SELF Citations90
Scopus Journal Rank0.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.44
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Nursing in Nursing
Rank #103/139
Percentile 25.90
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 168/191
Percentile 12.30
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

NURSING
Rank 170/191
Percentile 10.99
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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