UGONSA: The Nursing Scope: Volume 8, Issue 3 is Now Available!

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of our esteemed journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS). This marks the Tenth issue published since the journal's revitalization four years ago.

Explore the Latest Research

This issue features four cutting-edge articles that delve into pressing topics in nursing, medicine, and healthcare. Click on the DOIs below to access the online versions:

Ogundare, T.T., Salami, R.A., Oluseye, O.M., Adeniyi, O.E., Atekoja, O.E., & Orji-Okafor, U. (2025). Perceived effects of peer counseling on exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers attending child welfare clinic in two selected hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 1-13. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/1-13

Adelami, T.F., Basil, P.N., Kakamission, P.M., Olorunmo, F.R., Olubiyi, S.K., Edward, M.I., & Esan, D.T. (2025). Assessing the awareness and utilization of academic support services among undergraduates at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji‑Arakeji, Osun State. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 14-32. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/14-32

Oladosu, T.O., Awoseemo, A.B., Abiodun, C.S., & Faronbi, J.O. (2025). Quality of life of patients with glaucoma in tertiary hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria.The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 33-46. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/33-46

Chukwu, S.N. (2025). Digitalization of nursing education in Nigeria: implications for practice. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 47-55. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/47-55

Omitogun, E.O., Olaoye, K.O., Omirin, T.C., & Adejumo, O. (2025). Family roles in relapse prevention among relatives of patients living with schizophrenia in neuropsychiatric hospitals, South-West Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 56-66. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/56-66

Ovuoba-Emeka, S.N. (2025). Integrated management of childhood illness as a strategy for reducing under-five mortality: a literature review. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 67-71. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/67-71

Sani, B.S., Salihu, A.K., Dalhat, S.K., Sani, A. M., Sani, S.M., Bashir, S., Usman, U.M., Rajah, A.S., Balarabe, R., Abdullahi, S., & Opeyemi, E.O. (2025). Characterization of digital eye strain among undergraduate nursing students at distance learning center, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 72-82. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/72-82

Ovuoba-Emeka, S.N. (2025). Socio-demographic factors that affect utilization of family planning services among rural women of Nwofe in Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 83-95. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/83-95

Shittu, M.A., Anyebe, E.E., Omoniyi, S.O., Adeshina, K.A. & Imam, R.T. (2025). Relationship between sleep pattern and behaviour of students of health sciences in a Nigerian University. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 96-107. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/96-107

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Call for Papers

We are now accepting submissions for our next issue (Volume 8, Issue 4). If you have a research article, practice improvement article, scientific review, case study, clinical essay, academic essay, or other healthcare-related article that you would like to publish, please submit it to us for consideration via this email gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com or directly via the journal website by clicking on the submit manuscript button.

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EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere,

University of Nigeria; The Nursing Scope Main Editorial Office

Email: gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com; ijeoma.ehiemere@unn.edu.ng; ijeomere@yahoo.com.

Secretary

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi,

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

Assistant Secretary

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe