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Write in a clean editor, then format for Nurse Leader in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Nurse Leader format

Nurse Leader is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership, Nursing education and management, Nursing Roles and Practices.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Nurse Leader 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inNursing Education, Practice, and Leadership Nursing education and management Nursing Roles and Practices Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Global Health Workforce Issues
ISSN1541-4612
Citation impact (2-yr)0.93
h-index34
i10-index233
Total citations9,261
Article processing charge$2,600
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Nurse Leader per year

141
2014
131
2015
116
2016
113
2017
108
2018
168
2019
155
2020
125
2021
146
2022
164
2023
160
2024
186
2025

Citation impact of Nurse Leader by publication year

480
2014
353
2015
299
2016
324
2017
283
2018
801
2019
1.4K
2020
809
2021
868
2022
439
2023
275
2024
117
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Nurse Leader template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Nurse Leader format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nurse Leader template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Nurse Leader use?
Nurse Leader uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Nurse Leader 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nurse Leader?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Nurse Leader document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Nurse Leader template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nurse Leader format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Nurse Leader?
Nurse Leader is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Nurse Leader template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Nurse Leader PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nurse Leader template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Nurse Leader template cost?
You can start writing in the Nurse Leader template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nurse Leader PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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