護理實踐的研究和理論集中在與改進護理實踐、教育和病人護理相關的問題上。這些文章力求從最廣泛的意義上討論知識發展，反映使用各種方法方法的研究，并在一個單一的研究中結合幾種方法和策略。由于該雜志的國際重點，文章的作者解決了他們的研究對國際觀眾的影響。

Description Research and Theory for Nursing Practice focuses on issues relevant to improving nursing practice, education, and patient care. The articles strive to discuss knowledge development in its broadest sense, reflect research using a variety of methodological approaches, and combine several methods and strategies in a single study. Because of the journal's international emphasis, article contributors address the implications of their studies for an international audience.