Journal of Nursing and Patient Health Care (JNPHC) is peer-reviewed journal for nurses, containing the most up-to-date clinical coverage and research on primary care nursing. The journal is committed to the dissemination of high quality, peer-reviewed manuscripts relevant to all areas of nursing practice across the lifespan. The journal includes clinical topics, integrative or systematic literature reviews, research, and practice improvement initiatives that provide emergency nurses globally with implications for translation of new knowledge into practice.
Target first decision within 21 days. Double-blind review by 2-3 field experts.
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Every article receives a unique DOI. Indexed in PubMed, Google Scholar, CrossRef.
Published within 7 days of acceptance. No unnecessary delays in dissemination.
Readers in 170+ countries. Waiver program available for authors from developing nations.
No word limits. Multiple article formats: research, reviews, case reports, short communications.
Submit your original research, reviews, and case reports. No submission fees. Double-blind peer review within 21 days.
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Double-blind peer review by 2-3 field experts. Target decision: ~21 days.
Constructive feedback from reviewers. Dedicated editorial support throughout.
Published within 7 days. DOI assigned via CrossRef. Globally indexed.
