2010 Magnet News & Announcements

ANCC Announces 2010–2011 Roster for Commission on Magnet Recognition [pdf]

Now Available: New FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on Data and Expected Outcomes
The updated FAQ includes general and specific questions about RN satisfaction, patient satisfaction and nursing-sensitive clinical outcome measures data collection and benchmarking. See the FAQ

Now Available: Magnet® Resource Toolkit
This resource toolkit is a supplement to the 2008 Magnet Recognition Program® Application Manual. It supplies the necessary tools to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an organization's progress toward Magnet recognition. Order the Magnet® Resource Toolkit

Now Available: The Business Case for Magnet®: A CNO Toolkit
This toolkit was created to help chief nursing officers present a strong and convincing business case for Magnet recognition as they take the "Journey to Magnet Excellence™". A scholarly article supplies the evidence for underlying financial assumptions and a DVD that includes, a power point presentation to communicate the business proposal, an implementation calendar, cost-benefit calculation worksheets, a gap analysis tool using the 88 Sources of Evidence, and tools to monitor progress. Order the Business Case for Magnet® Toolkit

The Magnet Model Components and Sources of Evidence
This handy reference is a 46-page 5x8 resource that only includes the components of the Magnet Model and the related Sources of Evidence used in the appraisal process. It does not include the full scope of the application requirements included in the 2008 Manual. Order the Manual Now

Now Available: Magnet Model 5-MiniBooks
Each mini-book contains a summary of one Magnet Model component with the related sources of evidence and organizational overview requirements. There are five individual books — these can be purchased singularly or as a bundle. Order the 5-MiniBooks Now

Order 2008 Magnet Recognition Program® Manual - Recognizing Nursing Excellence
The 2008 edition of the Magnet Recognition Program® Manual is the current version of the application manual. Based on the 5 model components structured to focus health care organizations on achieving superior performance as evidenced by outcomes, the manual provides detailed information on the instructions and process for documentation submission.

Learn More About the New Manual and the Key Changes
Order the New Manual

Guide for Establishing Unit-Based Shared Governance: A Starter's Toolkit
This book and CD-ROM set will help nursing leaders understand the principles needed to implement shared governance. It gives practical guidelines and tools necessary to design or reinvent shared governance structures and processes.

The Journal of Nursing Administration Supplement
The Magnet Recognition Program® and the Journal of Nursing Administration are delighted to announce the first printing of a volume of Magnet® peer-reviewed articles documenting the progress of the program over the years. The supplement contains six previously published research articles whose outcomes support the value of the Magnet Recognition Program.

2010 Magnet News & Announcements

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