Top 25 Nursing Journals
July 27, 2011 | Nursing, Resources
As a nurse, it is important to stay informed about the latest advancements in nursing, as well as some of the treatment options available to patients. Nurses should also know about patient care, and be up-to-date on educational issues in nursing. It can seem alike a lot to keep up with.
However, your efforts to stay on top of what is going on in the world of nursing can be aided when you read the right publications. Journals abound, providing you with insight into the world around you, the latest medical advancements, and the latest health care headlines. As you work toward becoming the best nurse you can be, consider the following top 25 nursing journals:
General Nursing Journals
These journals address a wide range of topics related to nursing. You can learn about new procedures, or keep up with the latest debates in health care. These general topics make it possible for nurses of various specialities and career paths to find information they are looking for. Great choices for a nurse who is looking to find the best information possible.
- American Journal of Nursing: Find out more about the latest research related to nursing. Keep up with the trends, read original research study results, and learn best practices. One of the premier nursing journals in the world.
- Advances in Nursing Science: Learn more about the latest advances in evidenced based nursing. Breakthroughs, studies, and more related to the science of nursing.
- The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing: The American Nurses Association offers this helpful and insightful journal. It is an online journal, so access is simple and fast. A great peer-reviewed resource for nurses.
- BMC Nursing: Another open access journal that carries peer-reviewed articles. You can learn more about nursing, nursing advances, and patient care. Follows trends in nursing, and presents the latest in biomedical research.
- Evidence-Based Nursing: Scientific journal devoted to evidence based nursing practice. Learn more about the latest developments, treatments, and issues. Great ideas for those in various specialties.
- Nurse Researcher: An international journal that looks at research in nursing. Peer-reviewed papers are presented, and you can learn about nursing around the world. breakthroughs, plenty of solid information, and other resources are available through this journal.
- Western Journal of Nursing Research: Another great resource for the nurse researcher. Focuses on the latest advancements and studies in medicine. Peer-reviewed and published eight times a year, this a great journal for the nursing innovator.
- Journal of Advanced Nursing: If you have moved to advanced nursing, this journal is a great help. Especially useful for nurse practitioners and for midwives. If you are involved in an advanced area of nursing, this peer-reviewed journal can be a great resource.
- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners: Those who are NPs, or who plan to become NPs, should consider this journal. If you want to stay current on the issues and advancements related to medicine, this is a great resource. Great insights into policy and practice from a peer-reviewed source.
- Nursing Standard: This journal is aimed at helping nurses learn about career development. Studies are linked to professional development and patient care, and provide nurses with valuable insight into how they can be better nurses.
- Nursing Management: Learn more about the issues and challenges associated with nursing leadership. Great for nurse managers, but also an enlightening read for nurses who aspire to management positions someday. Studies and other information about nursing leadership.
- Holistic Nursing Practice: Focuses on how to treat the whole person. Interesting studies and ideas about healing and health, and the science behind holistic nursing.
Specialty Nursing Journals
Rather than being general, these nursing journals focus on specific areas. If you are a nurse with a specialty, you can find the appropriate journal. This will help you focus more closely on the issues that you deal with every day in your specific setting. These journals will help you improve your ability to function in your nursing specialty, while providing special help to you patients — and to others in the health care setting.
- The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing: Focus is on maternity and child nursing. Issues include those that relate to helping maternity patients and children. A great resource for the nurse who wants to help her pregnant and new mother patients.
- CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing: A fascinating journal that focuses on nursing informatics. Studies and headlines related to using technology in nursing. Learn how technology and informatics can make you a better nurse.
- Advances in Neonatal Care: Great publication that looks at the care of the newest additions to the human family. Check for studies about neonatal care, and find out more about what you can do to improve your practice.
- AORN Journal: Peer-reviewed journal that focuses on perioperative nursing. If your specialty is in this area, this journal can help you make improvements, and keep you updated.
- Cancer Nursing Practice: Provides a look at different headlines and advancements related to oncology nursing. You can improve your ability to care for patients, and read up on the latest breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.
- Journal of Addictions Nursing: You can check into the latest breakthroughs in addictions. If you are committed to helping people overcome addictions, you can take a look at this journal, and find out more about what’s next.
- Issues in Mental Health Nursing: Learn about how to better help mental health patients. This journal considers issues and studies related to mental health, and how nurses can improve their practice.
- Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing: Great resource for orthopedic nurses. Find out more about the latest headlines, as well as breakthroughs in treatment methods. A great international journal and resource for nurses around the world.
- American Journal of Critical Care: Find out more about what’s next in the world of critical care. Learn how to watch for warnings, and keep up with the latest practices and techniques.
- British Journal of Cardiac Nursing: Perfect for cardiac care nursing specialists. You can learn more about the heart, how to care for it, and breakthroughs and trends.
- Learning Disability Practice: This journal is meant for nurses who work with those who have learning disabilities and other special issues.
- Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care: This peer-reviewed publication is specifically aimed at nurses specializing in AIDS care.
- Geriatric Nursing: A great resource for nurses that work with older people. Techniques, patient care and the latest studies and trends.