The NIU Journal of Health Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research in public health, clinical sciences, nursing, and allied health disciplines. The journal aims to promote scientific knowledge that improves health outcomes, informs policy, and addresses emerging health challenges. It welcomes contributions from researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals worldwide.

The Journal's mission is to promote excellence in nursing and a range of disciplines and specialties of allied health professions.  It welcomes submissions from international academic and health professionals community. The Journal publishes evidence-based articles with solid and sound methodology, clinical application, description of best clinical practices, and discussion of relevant professional issues or perspectives. Articles can be submitted in the form of research articles, reviews, case reports, and letters to the editor or commentaries.

The Journal's priorities are papers in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, medical laboratory science, environmental health, and medical imaging and radiologic technologies. Relevant articles from other disciplines of allied health professions may be considered for publication.

It follows publishing standards set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).