We are presenting here the list of some top journals in the field of Critical Care Nursing, which you can always refer and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is compiled based on the Scimago Journal Ranking (SJR).

Importance of choosing highy ranked and rated journals

While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Critical Care Nursing or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.

List of Top Journals in Critical Care Nursing

1. Australian Critical Care

   Australian Critical Care is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1); Emergency Nursing (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Australian Critical Care is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.699. Australian Critical Care has an h-index of 36. ISSN of this journal is/are 10367314. The impact factor of Australian Critical Care is 1.69.

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2. American Journal of Critical Care

   American Journal of Critical Care is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The overall rank of American Journal of Critical Care is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.674. American Journal of Critical Care has an h-index of 81. ISSN of this journal is/are 1937710X, 10623264. The impact factor of American Journal of Critical Care is 1.38.

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3. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

   Intensive and Critical Care Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1). It is published by Churchill Livingstone. The overall rank of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.543. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing has an h-index of 55. ISSN of this journal is/are 9643397. The impact factor of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing is 1.65.

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4. Nursing in critical care

   Nursing in critical care is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Nursing in critical care is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.514. Nursing in critical care has an h-index of 43. ISSN of this journal is/are 14785153, 13621017. The impact factor of Nursing in critical care is 1.06.

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5. AACN Advanced Critical Care

   AACN Advanced Critical Care is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q1); Emergency Medicine (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The overall rank of AACN Advanced Critical Care is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.398. AACN Advanced Critical Care has an h-index of 43. ISSN of this journal is/are 15597776, 15597768. The impact factor of AACN Advanced Critical Care is 0.99.

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6. JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

   JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Maternity and Midwifery (Q2); Pediatrics (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.387. JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing has an h-index of 73. ISSN of this journal is/are 08842175, 15526909. The impact factor of JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing is 1.05.

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7. Critical Care Nurse

   Critical Care Nurse is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by American Association of Critical Care Nurses. The overall rank of Critical Care Nurse is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.364. Critical Care Nurse has an h-index of 44. ISSN of this journal is/are 02795442, 19408250. The impact factor of Critical Care Nurse is 0.73.

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8. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing

   Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Emergency Nursing (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.357. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing has an h-index of 29. ISSN of this journal is/are 07304625, 15388646. The impact factor of Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing is 0.92.

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9. Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses

   Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q2); Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Emergency Nursing (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.315. Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses has an h-index of 21. ISSN of this journal is/are 19323883, 10787496. The impact factor of Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses is 0.63.

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10. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

    Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Maternity and Midwifery (Q2); Pediatrics (Q2); Critical Care Nursing (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.313. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing has an h-index of 43. ISSN of this journal is/are 08932190, 15505073. The impact factor of Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing is 0.76.

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11. Journal of the Intensive Care Society

    Journal of the Intensive Care Society is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine (Q3); Critical Care Nursing (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of the Intensive Care Society is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.298. Journal of the Intensive Care Society has an h-index of 14. ISSN of this journal is/are 17511437. The impact factor of Journal of the Intensive Care Society is 0.65.

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12. Neonatal network : NN

    Neonatal network : NN is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine (Q3); Critical Care Nursing (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q3). It is published by Springer Publishing Company. The overall rank of Neonatal network : NN is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.247. Neonatal network : NN has an h-index of 36. ISSN of this journal is/are 15392880, 07300832. The impact factor of Neonatal network : NN is 0.47.

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13. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

    Critical Care Nursing Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Critical Care Nursing Quarterly is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.218. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly has an h-index of 34. ISSN of this journal is/are 15505111, 08879303. The impact factor of Critical Care Nursing Quarterly is 0.61.

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14. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q3). It is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd. The overall rank of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.204. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America has an h-index of 29. ISSN of this journal is/are 08995885, 15583481. The impact factor of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America is 0.78.

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15. Enfermeria Intensiva

    Enfermeria Intensiva is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine (Q3); Critical Care Nursing (Q4). It is published by Ediciones Doyma, S.L.. The overall rank of Enfermeria Intensiva is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.164. Enfermeria Intensiva has an h-index of 15. ISSN of this journal is/are 11302399, 15781291. The impact factor of Enfermeria Intensiva is 0.40.

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16. Nursing

    Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Emergency Nursing (Q3); LPN and LVN (Q3); Assessment and Diagnosis (Q4); Critical Care Nursing (Q4). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.156. Nursing has an h-index of 23. ISSN of this journal is/are 03604039, 15388689. The impact factor of Nursing is 0.21.

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17. Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing

    Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q4); Pediatrics (Q4). It is published by Aspen Publishers Inc.. The overall rank of Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.108. Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing has an h-index of 2. ISSN of this journal is/are 18197566. The impact factor of Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing is 0.00.

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18. Nursing Critical Care

    Nursing Critical Care is a journal covering the categories related to Critical Care Nursing (Q4). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Nursing Critical Care is . According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.107. Nursing Critical Care has an h-index of 4. ISSN of this journal is/are 1558447X. The impact factor of Nursing Critical Care is 0.12.

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Conclusion

Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.

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