Western Journal of Nursing Research
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Aims and Scope
The Western Journal of Nursing Research is a peer-reviewed nursing journal that covers clinical research in the field of nursing. It was established as a quarterly in 1979 by founding editor-in-chief Pamela Brink, working with the Western Council on Higher Education in Nursing and KNI Publishing, which was acquired by Sage Publications in 1984. In 2003, it became the official journal of Midwest Nursing Research Society. Brink was succeeded by Vicki Conn in 2007. Less
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- PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1979
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Since when has Western Journal of Nursing Research been publishing? 
The Western Journal of Nursing Research has been publishing since 1979 till date.
How frequently is the Western Journal of Nursing Research published?
Western Journal of Nursing Research is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Western Journal of Nursing Research?
The publisher of Western Journal of Nursing Research is SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Western Journal of Nursing Research?
The eISSN number is 1552-8456 and pISSN number is 0193-9459 for Western Journal of Nursing Research.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Mental health, Functional status, Nursing research, Quality of life, Social support, Nursing, Exercise, Teenage mothers, Depressive symptoms, Type 2 diabetes, Qualitative research, Patient engagement, Spina bifida, Systematic review, Participatory planning, Spirituality, Sense of coherence, Clinical trial, Well-being, Self-efficacy.
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