Applied Nursing Research presents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties. Regular features include "Ask the Experts," research briefs, clinical methods, book reviews, news and announcements, and an editorial section. Applied Nursing Research covers such areas as pain management, patient education, discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, job stress in nursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay, and nurse/physician collaboration. The Journal is recommended for purchase in the Brandon-Hill study, Selected List of Nursing Books and Journals. The Journal is listed in Index Medicus, Journal Citation Reports (ISI), and RN Index Top 100.