RN serves registered nurses in various specialties, primarily those working in hospital-affiliated facilities. Roughly 80% of the editorial matter is clinical. A heavy emphasis on practical application of current developments is solidly grounded in patho-physiology. Legal issues, ethical questions and career development are among the non-clinical topics covered. Four continuing education* tests are offered in every issue.

RN is the comprehensive, credible source of professional information, techniques, and advice for today's nurses. By combining superior peer-reviewed continuing education and clinical content with insights for personal enrichment, this professional journal empowers and inspires nurses to take excellent care of their patients and themselves.

* This continuing education activity is co-provided by RN and Thomson American Health Consultants (AHC). Thomson AHC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program has been approved by the American Association of Critical=Care Nurses (#10852). Thomson AHC is also an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nurses (Provider #CEP10864).