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.

The Norwegian Journal of Clinical Nursing’s editor is Lise Tuset Gustad. Tone Rustøen and Jonas Debesay are assistant editors. Read more about the journal's editorial team

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The photo shows a young woman working in front of a laptop. The same woman can be seen to the right in the photo, where she is wiping an ill man’s forehead.

Partners of seriously ill cancer patients would like relief from the heavy responsibility

It is important for them to continue working, but it is complicated. They call for more assistance and relevant support schemes.

Peer-reviewed article31.03.2025

The photo shows two students sitting around a table opposite two academic supervisors. A third student can be seen with her back towards the camera. At the screen on the wall graphs of cardiac arrhythmias can be seen. The people are participating in a reflection group.

New clinical placement model in intensive care nursing helped students achieve learning outcomes

Peer-reviewed article27.03.2025

The photo shows a telephone operator sitting at the emergency medical communication centre in front of many computer screens

Registered nurses at the emergency medical communication centre feel alone with a heavy responsibility

Peer-reviewed article10.03.2025

The photo shows nurse Simen Roaas Bergheim pulling up medical heroin in a syringe

Heroin-assisted treatment improves patients’ lives, but is challenging

Peer-reviewed article31.01.2025

The photo shows two nurses in front of a computer each.

Remote patient monitoring can streamline the work with cancer outpatients

Peer-reviewed article20.01.2025

Bildet viser to sykepleiere som hjelper en pasient i sengen hennes på Karmøy sykehjem.

First-year students in inspirational practical training at nursing homes gain deeper insight into what nursing entails

Peer-reviewed article03.12.2024

The photo shows an older man lying in a hospital bed. His left hand is resting on the bed rail. In his hand is a venous access port.

Most infections in nursing homes originated there

Peer-reviewed article15.11.2024

The photo shows a nurse having a video chat on her mobile phone. She is sitting at her desk writing a note.

Patient transitions are unpredictable and arbitrary

Peer-reviewed article07.02.2025

The photo shows an older patient lying in a hospital bed. A male nurse is bending towards him listening with a stethoscope. A female nurse is sitting beside the bed.

Municipal acute bed units: nurses now have more responsibilities and duties

Peer-reviewed article01.11.2024

The photo shows a tired nurse sitting on the floor leaning against the wall.

Nurses on hospital wards in the specialist health service have poor sleep quality

Peer-reviewed article31.10.2024

The photo shows a father with his daughter on his lap. They are sitting at a table opposite a woman leaning towards them. She has a notebook in front of her.

The extent of parent contact by nurses in low-threshold services varies considerably

Peer-reviewed article25.10.2024

The photo shows mammography. A nurse's hand is placing a woman's breast between a glass plate and the cover beneath

Immigrants want translated information about mammography screening

Peer-reviewed article25.10.2024

The photo shows a nurse using ultrasound to locate a vein before catheterisation

Traditional peripheral venous catheterisation method is just as effective as using ultrasound

Peer-reviewed article18.10.2024

The photo shows a pregnant woman lying in her underwear in her bed. She is scrolling on her mobile phone looking a bit miserable.

Social media can impact on women’s body image during and after pregnancy

Peer-reviewed article22.11.2024

The photo shows a woman who has just given birth in water. She is lying in the pool holding her newborn baby in her arms

Midwives find it challenging to protect women’s right to be involved in the decision-making in childbirth

Peer-reviewed article02.10.2024

The photo shows a crying infant. A soothing hand lies comforting on the baby's stomach. The other hand is holding a bottle ready to feed the baby

Caring for an infant with cow’s milk protein allergy is demanding

Peer-reviewed article13.08.2024

The photo shows a collage of different nurses

Nurses’ daily work environment in hospitals – how has it changed?

Peer-reviewed article12.08.2024

The photo shows three young teenagers showing off their biceps muscles

Body and appearance are important for recognition and social belonging among young boys

Peer-reviewed article09.08.2024