Achieving Magnet® Archives

Achieving Magnet®

Achieving Magnet^® designation: From preparation to pride

September 10, 2015

In March 2015, Main Line Health® designation became one of only 19 health systems across the nation to receive Magnet® designation for all of its facilities from the…

Bringing nursing orientation back to life

March 24, 2017

Our hospital systems’ journey to obtain Magnet® recognition led to an excellent opportunity: the chance to revamp and improve our nursing orientation program as part of the effort to…

Competency-based orientation of Magnet® program directors

September 9, 2021

MPD preparation is the first step in the journey. Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the October 2021 issue of…

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Designing a sustainable research strategy

January 15, 2018

A workshop helps frontline nurses pursue research interests. By Stephanie A. Walton, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Kara Sankey, MSN, CNL, RN; and Nichelle Jensen, DNP, APNP Encouraging all levels…

Get your head into the cloud

September 21, 2017

How to use technology to streamline Magnet® documentation submission. Takeaways: Cloud technology helps to streamline the Magnet document submission process. Cloud technology allows for transparent, collaborative document and…

Going for the gold: The value of attaining Magnet recognition

March 11, 2010

Earning Magnet status brings an organization both external prestige and internal benefits.

Safe patient handling demonstrates professional practice

July 28, 2017

Many hospitals strive to achieve Magnet® designation to highlight the clinical accomplishments achieved within their organizations. One evidenced-based practice that can be used to demonstrate what Magnet considers…