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A Baltimore hospital used the five Magnet components as a framework for
transforming its bedside medication administration process. Involving directcare
nurses in decision making was a key aspect of the project.
The authors explain the program that has brought Magnet success to seven hospitals – so far.
Unit nurses take a creative approach to solving a clinical practice problem.
One hospital’s Magnet workgroup used a Code of Ethics program to transform nursing practice.
At one community hospital, nurses, physicians, and administrators worked together to build the infrastructure for Magnet® and just culture into their organization, aiding their pursuit of healthcare excellence.
Nurses are natural innovators. Let’s recognize our strengths as
innovators and share our ideas on multiple platforms.
The author describes the beneficial alignment of just culture concepts Magnet® principles.
Last October’s conference honored 40 newly designated and 64 redesignated Magnet organizations, announced the 2010 Magnet Prize recipient, honored Magnet Prize Honors winners, and recognized individual nurse leaders for their outstanding service and contributions.
Earning Magnet status brings an organization both external prestige and internal benefits.
A positive work environment and nurse satisfaction can improve nurse retention.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® serves as the highest recognition of nursing excellence. The designation puts nurses at the forefront of influencing improved patient outcomes and experience as well as ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Magnet recognition represents nurses’ commitment to lifelong learning and bedside autonomy, which allows them to continue to advocate for patient care and safety.
By putting lean principles in action, a health network has shortened stays,
improved patient satisfaction, and decreased ED-to-bed times.
Discover how the road to nursing excellence can also improve other departments.
The director of the National Magnet Recognition Program® previews the upcoming conference and reveals other
activities at the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Nurses at one healthcare system set out to show appraisers how much their organization had matured since earning Magnet status.
Many organizations lack role-specific competency-based orientation, leaving nurses to learn on the job. Traditionally, nurses learn the charge nurse role over time as they progress from novice to expert, which was sufficient with greater experienced-to-novice nurse ratios. This article highlights a hospital that developed a role-based competency program for charge nurses.
The UEXCEL program has improved patient outcomes while developing nurse leadership and autonomy.
How to convince senior executives that the Magnet journey is well worth the expense
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) rolls out a new model for its Magnet Recognition Program.
Learn about the next-generation model for the Magnet Recognition Program.
Learn more about these outstanding award winners.
First defined more than 20 years ago, nursing peer review holds nursing practice to the highest standards.
A nursing peer-review process at a Magnet hospital drives exemplary outcomes and promotes a more professional environment.
Find out how a peanut-butter taste test taught staff nurses about the research process.
How preparation paved the way to success
Magnet4Europe represents the largest international implementation science initiative designed to leverage the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet® model for improving work environments and clinician well-being in Europe. Partnerships have been created between 68 Magnet-recognized U.S. hospitals and 65 general acute care hospitals in Belgium, England, Germany, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
This article kicks off our series that examines the distinguishing traits of Magnet hospitals and discusses strategies that can make healthcare facilities more “magnetic.”
A written succession plan gives direction when developing successors for the director role.
At a rural hospital working toward Magnet recognition, adopting shared decision-making governance increased nurses’ confidence and boosted interdisciplinary collaboration.
One hospital’s Magnet quest and several other factors came together to reduce the infection rate.
Six direct-care nurses came together to teach hospital staff about the Magnet Recognition Program.®
Virtual-building orientation teaches hospital staff how to
navigate a new building even before the move takes place.
The Magnet Recognition Program identifies healthcare facilities committed to nursing excellence.
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