Healthcare and Nursing Practice serves as a premier forum for disseminating high-impact, original scholarship that addresses contemporary challenges in nursing and healthcare. the journal advances evidence-informed policy, education, and clinical practice through publication of diverse research methodologies, including:

- Observational, experimental, and mixed-methods studies

- Clinical trials and translational research

- Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews

- Health services research and economic evaluations

- Qualitative and participatory action research

- Methodological innovations and theoretical discourse

- Policy analysis and implementation science studies

The journal prioritizes research that:

- Explores nursing’s role across the full life spectrum (preconception, prenatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and end-of-life care)

- Develops and evaluates health promotion frameworks for disease prevention and well-being enhancement

- Designs and tests innovative care models (e.g., digital health, telehealth, community-integrated care)

- Addresses global health priorities including health equity, pandemic response, and climate-health nexus

- Advances workforce development through education innovation, leadership pipelines, and occupational well-being strategies

Key Topic Areas Include

- Clinical Nursing Innovation:

Acute & critical care; Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, CVD); Oncology support & palliative care

Mental health & trauma-informed care; Maternal/neonatal health; Pediatric & adolescent nursing

Gerontological nursing; Rehabilitation & disability support

- Health Systems & Policy:

Nursing-sensitive outcomes & value-based care; Workforce retention & safe staffing models

Digital health integration (AI, EHRs, mHealth); Quality improvement & patient safety science

Health policy advocacy & resource allocation; Interprofessional collaboration models

- Education & Professional Development:

Simulation-based training; Clinical judgment development; Lifelong learning frameworks

- Emerging Frontiers:

Nurse-led interventions in planetary health；Big data analytics for population health