The Norwegian Journal of Clinical Nursing (Sykepleien Forskning) is a Norwegian peer-reviewed research journal that aims to highlight and disseminate knowledge that is relevant to all aspects of nursing.

ISSN:1890-2936 GE-ISSN: 1891-2710

The Norwegian Journal of Clinical Nursing seeks to publish articles of a high standard that can help raise standards in nursing practice, nursing education and method development in nursing science. We publish our research articles in open digital format (Open Access), indicated by CC BY 4.0-licence. The Norwegian Journal of Clinical Nursing is a level 1 journal and is indexed in Cinahl and Sherpa Romeo. On average, the Journal publishes approximately 40 per cent of submitted scientific articles.

The Norwegian Journal of Clinical Nursing’s Editor-In-Chief is Jonas Debesay. Tone Rustøen is Associate Editor. Read more about the journal's editorial team

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Registered nurses lacked key knowledge about generic substitution of drugs

Many registered nurses were unaware that generic substitution can only take place using an approved substitution list, or were uncertain how to use the Norwegian Pharmaceutical Compendium correctly.

Research17.04.2020

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Nursing home residents with late-stage dementia and pain suffer from a wide range of symptoms and a reduced quality of life

Research01.04.2020

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Registered nurses lacked key knowledge about generic substitution of drugs

Stroke patients with impaired oral function should receive dental health follow-up

Is it acceptable for patients on somatic wards to be asked about their alcohol habits?

Type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of depressive symptoms

Is the procedure for stimulating uterine contractions during labour followed?

How can intensive care nurses best care for acutely and critically ill children?

How can healthcare personnel safeguard service user involvement in mental healthcare coordination?

Do surgical departments have adequate procedures for set-up of instruments in the sterile field?

How healthcare personnel can console patients with terminal cancer

Why is ESAS not used regularly to map cancer patients’ symptoms?

Student assistants can help students struggling with anatomy, physiology and biochemistry

Nursing home residents with late-stage dementia and pain suffer from a wide range of symptoms and a reduced quality of life

Developments in the obstetric care offered for breech presentation at Ullevål Hospital in the period 2000–2012

Midwives use admission CTG more often than called for in desired practice

Public health nurses’ assessment of early interaction between infants and parents

What factors are associated with post-stroke fatigue?

What influence do nurse managers have on students’ learning environment in nursing homes?

Women felt they had received poor care after undergoing an emergency caesarean section.