Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research (JCNR) is an international, peer reviewed and open access journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge which is directly relevant to all clinical and nursing research and practice. Articles which explore the meaning, prevention, treatment, outcome and impact of a high standard clinical and nursing practice and discipline are encouraged to be submitted as original article, review, case report, short communication and letters. The covered topics include, but are not limited to: development of clinical and nursing research, evaluation, evidence-based practice and scientific enquiry; patients and family experiences of health care; clinical and nursing research to enhance patient safety and reduce harm to patients; ethics; clinical and nursing history; medicine.