Using the Magnet® Framework to Support a Culture of Excellence.

Abstract

The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program® is the premier international acknowledgment of nursing excellence in healthcare organizations today. More than 35 years of research continues to support a host of benefits from improved nurse engagement to better patient outcomes. Despite this elite track record, however, myths persist about what is required to earn the coveted credential. In this month's Magnet®Perspectives, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions out there and explore how organizations can use the Magnet framework as a guide and support to create a culture of excellence in 3 key areas: staffing models, education and certification, and engagement.