Structural Empowerment: Criteria for Nursing Excellence

A handy quick reference, this abridged version of the 2019 Magnet® Application Manual summarizes the Magnet Model and its components, and features: • Expectations for Structural Empowerment • Sources of Evidence • Forces of Magnetism • References • Glossary This guide is a useful resource to help nursing leadership, administrators, and nurses understand the important variables that interact to create a culture of excellence, and the vital role nurses play in impacting outcomes. The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Achieving Magnet recognition is a rigorous process, but organizations seek to join this esteemed group because of the benefits and status it conveys. From initial recognition and through the renewal process—Magnet recognition is a credential that reaffirms the hard work and dedication of the entire nursing staff and reinforces the development and use of evidence-based criteria to achieve nursing excellence. View Table of Contents Note: While this abridged version provides valuable information, if you are on the Journey to Magnet Excellence® or considering applying for Magnet® status, you need to refer to the 2019 Magnet® Application Manual for complete requirements and guidance.