Special Issues

Nursing Reports publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Wound Assessment and Management in Nursing Practice and Education submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9592 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing practice; nursing education; innovative approaches; evidence-based practices; technology in wound care; pressure injuries; pressure ulcers
Innovations and Challenges in Cardiovascular Nursing submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular nursing; heart failure management; cardiac rehabilitation; emergency cardiovascular care; advanced cardiac life support (ACLS); cardiothoracic surgery nursing; post-cardiac arrest care; arrhythmia management; hypertension nursing; acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care; cardiac catheterization nursing; telemedicine in cardiovascular care; nutrition in heart disease; patient education and cardiovascular prevention; cardiovascular health disparities; nursing interventions in heart failure; nursing-led cardiac clinics; cardiovascular disease prevention; heart disease in special populations (pediatrics; geriatrics); integrated cardiovascular care models; frailty syndrome
Mental Health and Well-Being of Nursing Students: Challenges, Interventions, and Future Directions submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing students; resilience; mental health promotion; smartphone addiction; patient care; education and health policies; compulsive behaviors; eating disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health Nursing)
Clinical and Rehabilitative Nursing in Chronicity submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease management; rehabilitation; nursing; patient-centered care; self-management strategies; long-term care; chronic care models; patient education and empowerment; health; promotion; telemedicine
Sustainable Practices in Nursing Education submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; competency-based education; curriculum; education for sustainable development; environmental health; health promotion; nursing education; planetary health; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Education and Leadership)
Innovations in Nursing Education, Practice and Research: Emphasizing Health Literacy submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16295 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation; innovation; nursing education; nursing research; health literacy; patient education; nursing practice
Nursing Interventions to Improve Healthcare for Older Adults submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5752 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; older adults; health interventions; public health nurse; community healthcare; age-friendly health services; food and nutrition; diet; food; and nutrition; community nursing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Care for Older People)
Nursing Care for Patients with Chronic Pain submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2243 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing care; pain; chronic; malignant; non-malignant; quality of life; end-of-life care
Clinical Nursing Care and Blood Transfusion Nursing
edited by , Elaine Cristina Negri and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing care; blood transfusion; nursing and technology; clinical nursing practice; patient safety; health technologies; transfusion safety; nursing protocols; healthcare innovation; blood management; patient monitoring; transfusion reactions; healthcare quality; evidence-based nursing; blood compatibility
Nursing Leadership: Contemporary Challenges
edited by João Miguel Almeida Ventura Da Silva and Samuel Spiegelberg Zuge
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1632 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing leadership; health services administration; patient-centered care; work environment; organizational innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Education and Leadership)
Nursing Research on Intersectionality and Social Determinants of HIV-Related Conditions among Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations
edited by S. Raquel Ramos and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV-related conditions; intersectionality; social determinants of health; health behavior; diverse populations
Supporting New Graduate and Early Career Nurses
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: new graduate nurses; early career nurses; transition-to-practice; workforce development; leadership; mentorship; career pathways; staff well-being; skill development; burnout prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Education and Leadership)
Creativity, Culture, and Community-Based Mental Health Nursing
edited by Sally Hardy
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; community; sustainable wellbeing; creativity; innovation; culture; health inequalities; coproduction; collaboration; social exchange
Health Questionnaires in Nursing
edited by , Daniel Íncera Fernández, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4010 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing; health outcomes; questionnaires; nursing
Advances in Neonatal Pain Nursing
edited by Gwenaelle De Clifford-Faugere and Marilyn Aita
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing; neonates; acute pain; prolonged pain; interventions; developmental care practice; neonatal intensive care unit; systematic review
Advances in Critical Care Nursing
edited by Gian Domenico Giusti and Stefano Bambi
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12715 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical care/intensive care unit; new technologies; artificial intelligence; humanization of care; patient-centered care; donation/transplantation; cardiopulmonary resuscitation*; management
Quiet Quitting: An Alarming Issue for Healthcare Professionals and Services
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10524 | Submission Open
Keywords: quiet quitting; healthcare professionals; healthcare services; healthcare settings; healthcare professionals; healthcare workers; workers; workload; work engagement; work conflicts; workplace bullying; leadership style; stress; anxiety; depression; burnout; well-being; job satisfaction; turnover intention; job burnout; work-related quality of life; work& ndash; life balance; work productivity; patient outcomes; patient safety; moral resilience; emotional intelligence; coping strategies; staffing levels
Breakthroughs in Nursing: Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making
edited by Márcia Pestana-Santos and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4277 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical reasoning; clinical decision-making; clinical judgment; critical thinking; evidence-based nursing
Quality of Life in Care Homes submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: care homes; nursing homes; residential homes; long-term care settings; older people; quality of life; healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Care for Older People)
Innovations in Simulation Based Education in Healthcare submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation-based education; nursing pedagogy; clinical simulation; high-fidelity simulation; virtual simulation; standardized patients; interprofessional education; faculty development; simulation evaluation; nursing education innovation; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing Education and Leadership)
Caring in Emergency Settings: Nursing, Professional Practices, and Shared Experiences submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency nursing; interprofessional relations; family caregivers; critical care; first aid; transportation of patients
Nursing Management in Clinical Settings
edited by and Laura Leal
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: nurses; nursing care; nursing management; practice environment; professional competence; leadership; material resource management; financial management; personnel management; safety management
Research Innovations in Skin and Wound Care
edited by Christina Parker and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open
Keywords: wound care; skin care; digital wound care; skin integrity; wound management; wound care innovation
Perspectives from Interdisciplinary Nursing Research on Mental Health in Later Life submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: depression; anxiety; post-traumatic stress; cognitive decline and dementia; quality of life; loneliness; suicide prevention; well-being; spirituality and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health Nursing)
Nursing Innovation and Quality Improvement—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 11 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; nursing; quality improvement; nursing care
Advances in Nursing Care for Cancer Patients
edited by and Theocharis Konstantinidis
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3088 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer treatment; symptom management; informational needs; survivorship; digital health; telehealth; quality of life
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