Journal of Emergency Nursing hits record impact factor

The new score represents a sharp increase from the 2.3 rating recorded in 2024. While the volume of citable content remained steady, the journal secured an additional 127 citations over the last year. Editor-in-Chief Anna Valdez noted that the surge in visibility provides a significant boost to the professional standing of the Emergency Nurses Association and its members.

For academics, high-impact publications are essential for tenure and career progression. Valdez believes this recognition will attract more top-tier research submissions, further cementing the journal's role in a specialty that only received formal designation in 2011. The journal continues to publish six times annually, offering both original research and continuing education credits for practitioners.