Mapping the Knowledge Impact of a Magnet® Designated Community Hospital: A Citation Analysis.

Abstract

The purpose was to evaluate the research impact, scope, and dissemination originating from a 5-time Magnet® designated community hospital. A citation analysis was conducted on 74 publications from 2008 to 2025, with the top 30 (based on Google Scholar citations) selected for further review. These 30 studies received 12 to 103 citations each (median = 24). Nurses led 66.7% (n=20) of studies, with 37% (n=11) including clinical nurse contributors. Most lead authors were female (76.7%, n=23). Publications appeared in journals with impact factors ranging from 0.5 to 3.73 (mean = 1.56) and were cited in 29 countries, with the highest citation counts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Türkiye. This analysis affirms the hospital's role in advancing nursing knowledge through inclusive, interdisciplinary scholarship. Nurse leaders are called to champion sustained research investment, foster clinical inquiry, and strategically disseminate findings to shape practice and professional identity with the involvement of clinical nurses.