Getting Started: An Overview of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and Pathway to Excellence® Program

Intended for healthcare organizations located outside of the United States, Getting Started will help you begin your hospital’s journey to nursing excellence. If you have heard of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s organizational credentialing programs--Magnet Recognition Program and the Pathway to Excellence Program--and want to know which one is the right choice for your organization, this book will help. It will guide you step-by-step though the decision-making process. Getting Started is intended as an overview of both the Magnet and Pathway programs and includes readiness assessment tools, strategies for applying programs standards to organizations outside of the United States, frequently asked questions, and easy-to-understand explanations of the requirements for each program. About the Programs ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet recognition are part of an esteemed group that demonstrates superior nursing practices and outcomes. The Pathway to Excellence Program recognizes a healthcare organization’s commitment to creating a positive nursing practice environment. The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care program is the first to recognize this type of supportive work setting specifically in long-term care facilities. Pathway organizations focus on collaboration, career development, and accountable leadership to empower nurses. We are unable to accept returns for this manual. Please double-check your order before submitting.