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Magnetizing High-quality Nursing Care

Minority Nurse

The Magnet designation for hospitals emerged in 1990 under the auspices of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a strategy for catalyzing and recognizing the highest possible standards for quality nursing care. A few might include: Shared governance. Walking the Talk. Quality improvement initiatives. Absolutely!

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Magnet Hospitals Support Nurses

Minority Nurse

The rigorous application process comes only after organizations commit to the highest quality of nursing and patient care with established initiatives and programs. Ask what the nursing care model is, if they have shared governance, and if they have opportunities to be part of a unit-based council.