Aims and scope

The Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice (JRCNP) is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality original research, literature and systematic reviews, program and policy evaluations, case reports, practice innovations, and scholarly discussions in the field of rural community health and nursing. The journal is dedicated to advancing evidence-based nursing practice, education, research, and health services for individuals, families, and communities living in rural and underserved areas worldwide.

JRCNP provides a scientific platform for nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and other scholars to disseminate research findings, innovative practices, and evidence that contribute to improving health and well-being in rural populations. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers and practitioners around the world on topics related to rural community nursing and health, including:

• Rural Community and Family Nursing
  Community-based nursing care, family nursing, primary healthcare, home-based care, continuity of care, health services for rural populations, and nursing interventions addressing the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.
• Rural and Vulnerable Populations
  Health disparities, vulnerable and at-risk populations, older adults, maternal and child health, adolescents, persons with disabilities, indigenous and marginalized communities, and populations facing geographical, social, economic, or healthcare-access barriers.
• Rural Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  Health promotion, disease prevention, health education, self-management, community empowerment, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, sanitation, environmental health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and community-based public health interventions.
• Rural Nursing Practice and Healthcare Innovation
  Innovative nursing interventions, evidence-based practice, models of care, program development and evaluation, digital health, telehealth, mobile health, community-based technologies, and strategies to improve healthcare access and service delivery in rural and remote areas.
• Nursing Education and Professional Development
  Rural nursing education, competency development, clinical learning, workforce development, interprofessional education, continuing professional development, nursing leadership, and strategies for preparing and retaining healthcare professionals in rural communities.
• Theory, Methodology, and Research Development
  Theory development and testing, methodological innovations, qualitative and quantitative research, mixed-methods studies, implementation research, simulation, and other approaches that contribute to the advancement of rural health and nursing science.
• Health Systems, Policy, Ethics, and Law
  Rural health systems, healthcare management, health policy, healthcare access and equity, legal issues, ethical challenges, professional standards, workforce policies, and public policy affecting rural communities and healthcare services.
• Global Perspectives and the History of Rural Health and Nursing
  Historical developments in rural health and nursing, international and cross-cultural perspectives, comparative studies, global health issues, and experiences that contribute to a broader understanding of rural community healthcare worldwide.
• Other Related Areas in Rural Community Health and Nursing
  JRCNP also welcomes relevant interdisciplinary studies and scholarly work that contribute to the development of knowledge, policy, practice, education, and healthcare services for rural populations.

All submissions to JRCNP undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and validity of published work. The journal encourages the submission of innovative and evidence-based studies that address current and emerging challenges in rural communities and contribute to the development of effective nursing and healthcare interventions.

JRCNP is committed to promoting the dissemination of accessible scientific knowledge and fostering collaboration among nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and communities. The journal aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas that support the advancement of rural community nursing practice and contribute to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities among rural populations worldwide.

In addition to original research and review articles, JRCNP welcomes program evaluations, case reports, practice innovations, theoretical and methodological papers, policy analyses, and scholarly commentaries. The journal may also consider letters to the editor that provide constructive scientific discussion or responses to articles published in JRCNP. Editorial articles may be published by invitation or submitted by specially invited guest editors.