Why was Magnet designation developed?

The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to recognize health care organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and uphold the tradition within nursing of professional nursing practice. The program also provides a vehicle for disseminating successful practices and strategies among nursing systems.

What are the objectives of Magnet?

• Promote quality in an organization that supports professional nursing practice
• Promote positive patient outcomes
• Recognize excellence in nursing

What does Magnet do for nurses?

• Provides a practice environment that is supportive of nursing and professionalism
• Provides greater emphasis on staff education
• Encourages lower turnover, higher retention and improved recruitment
• Leads to better nurse-patient and nurse-physician relations
• Improves patient and staff satisfaction

Can any hospital get Magnet?

There are approximately 5000 hospitals in the United States and to date, only 192 have achieved Magnet status.