The increased development of the number of journals with impact factors in nursing

The investigation concerning the development of impact journals in the field of nursing for the period 2011–2013 was carried out. This investigation follows a similar survey carried out between 2005 and 2010. In recent years, we can see the growth in the number of journals in the field of nursing, as it was during the previous time period. For the period 2002–2013, the number of newly listed titles grew from 34 to 109 titles. This fact evidences the growing importance of nursing and nursing research in order to permanently increase the quality of patient care at all levels.At the same time, it offers professionals in this field more options for publishing in the world major periodicals.