JCPN MembershipJournal of Clinical and Practical Nursing
Join the global community of nursing professionals, clinical educators, and healthcare researchers advancing evidence-based practice. Publish your research on patient care, nursing interventions, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement with substantial savings and dedicated editorial support from experienced nursing scholars who understand your practice environment and clinical challenges.
Why Nurses Choose JCPN Membership
Publishing impactful nursing research should not be constrained by publication costs or delayed by lengthy review processes. JCPN Membership provides substantial APC savings, priority manuscript evaluation, and dedicated editorial support to help you share your clinical insights and practice innovations with the global nursing community. Whether you are a bedside nurse documenting patient care improvements, nurse educator developing training curricula, nurse practitioner conducting clinical research, or nursing administrator implementing quality initiatives, our membership program maximizes your research investment while accelerating dissemination of your findings to fellow nurses and healthcare professionals who can apply your discoveries to improve patient outcomes.
The Journal of Clinical and Practical Nursing has established itself as a respected venue for research addressing the diverse challenges facing nursing professionals across all specialties and practice settings. Our scope encompasses medical-surgical nursing, critical care nursing, pediatric and neonatal nursing, psychiatric and mental health nursing, community health nursing, nursing education, nursing leadership and administration, and implementation science bridging research to clinical practice. As a member, you join a distinguished community of nursing scholars and practitioners dedicated to advancing the profession through rigorous research, compassionate patient care, and evidence-based guidelines.
Quick Benefits
- Up to 40% APC savings
- Priority peer review
- Dedicated editorial support
- Global open access reach
- CE credit opportunities
- Early career discounts
Member Benefits
Reduced Publication Fees
Save between 20% and 40% on article processing charges depending on your membership tier. These savings are valuable for nurse researchers balancing clinical duties with scholarly publication across multiple research projects and quality improvement initiatives across diverse healthcare settings and patient populations.
Expert Peer Review
Your manuscripts receive evaluation from specialists in nursing practice, education, and research who understand clinical workflows, patient care challenges, and practical considerations of implementing evidence-based interventions in real-world healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and community health centers.
Priority Processing
Expedited manuscript handling ensures your research findings reach the nursing community quickly, critical for time-sensitive practice improvements, emerging care protocols, and innovations in patient safety.
Global Visibility
Your research reaches nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical educators, and healthcare administrators worldwide through our indexed open access platform, maximizing practice impact and scholarly citations.
Flexible Publishing
Apply membership benefits to any manuscript where you are corresponding author, including original research, quality improvement reports, case studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines.
Early Career Support
Nursing students, new graduates, and early-career nurses qualify for 50% reduced membership fees, supporting the next generation of nurse researchers building their publication portfolios and establishing scholarly credentials for career advancement.
Individual Nurse
- 20% discount on all APCs
- Up to 5 manuscripts per year
- Priority editorial handling
- Quarterly newsletter updates
- Member recognition badge
- Professional development resources
- Networking opportunities
- CE credit opportunities
Nursing Unit
- 30% discount on all APCs
- Up to 15 manuscripts per year
- Expedited peer review
- Featured unit profile option
- Up to 8 nurse accounts
- Collaborative research support
- Special issue opportunities
Hospital System
- Up to 40% discount on APCs
- Unlimited manuscripts
- Unlimited nurse accounts
- Dedicated account manager
- Training webinars included
- Conference partnerships
- Annual research summit access
- CME credit opportunities
Organizational Memberships
Academic Institution
Nursing schools, teaching hospitals, and healthcare education centers benefit from agreements covering all affiliated faculty, instructors, students, and staff nurses conducting research, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
| Duration | Investment | Articles | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $4,500 | 12 | $375 |
| 2 Years | $7,500 | 25 | $300 |
Healthcare Organization
Hospital networks, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of quality improvement studies and patient outcome data.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 8/year | $3,120 | |
| Silver | 15/year | $5,850 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We publish peer-reviewed research on medical-surgical nursing, critical care, pediatric and neonatal care, psychiatric nursing, community health, nursing education, leadership, patient safety, and evidence-based practice implementation.
Yes. Members who renew before expiration receive a 10% loyalty discount and can transfer remaining publication benefits to the new term for ongoing research projects.
Benefits must be used within your membership period unless you renew early. We recommend planning your publication schedule to maximize value.
Yes, Nursing Unit and Hospital System memberships cover all affiliated registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing researchers.
Why Evidence-Based Nursing Research Matters
Nursing research forms the foundation of evidence-based practice that improves patient outcomes across all healthcare settings. From bedside interventions to system-wide quality improvement initiatives, rigorous nursing research provides the scientific basis for clinical decision-making that enhances patient safety, reduces complications, and optimizes healthcare resource utilization. Our journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating these discoveries to the global nursing community, enabling practitioners worldwide to implement proven interventions in their own clinical environments.
JCPN members gain access to a supportive publishing environment that values both methodological rigor and clinical relevance. Our experienced editorial team provides constructive feedback designed to strengthen manuscripts while maintaining efficient review timelines that respect the time constraints facing busy nurse researchers. We particularly welcome research addressing healthcare disparities, innovative care delivery models, technology integration in nursing practice, and workforce development strategies that address the evolving needs of modern healthcare systems.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Choose your preferred submission method and share your nursing research with clinicians and educators advancing patient care worldwide.
Email: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Dedicated nursing research support team