應(yīng)用護理研究將研究結(jié)果清晰、直觀地呈現(xiàn)在所有護理專業(yè)的臨床應(yīng)用中。常規(guī)功能包括“詢問專家”、研究簡報、臨床方法、書評、新聞和公告，以及編輯部。應(yīng)用護理研究涵蓋疼痛管理、病人教育及出院計劃、護理診斷、護理工作壓力、護理對住院時間的影響及護醫(yī)師合作等領(lǐng)域。

Applied Nursing Research presents research findings clearly and directly for clinical application 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 and discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, job stress in nursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay and nurse/physician collaboration.