Original Research Articles
Purpose:
To disseminate rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research that advances nursing science, healthcare delivery, or innovation.
Examples include:
- Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods clinical research
- Experimental, observational, or pilot studies clinical research
- Health services research
- Implementation science
- Educational research
- Innovation or technology evaluation studies
Length:
3,000–5,000 words (excluding references)
Required Elements:
- Structured Abstract
- Introduction and background
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Implications for nursing practice, education, policy, or innovation