An invitation to Magnet accreditation

New Graduate Nurses’ Professional Commitment: Antecedents and Outcomes

“…Work characteristics were measured with five items chosen among the attributes highlighted in the literature as necessary for nurses’ successful socialization (Bliss‐Holtz, Winter, & Scherer, ). The items were (α = .70) “high salary and bonuses”; “job security”; “career advancement”; “broad range of benefits”; and “a prestigious job title.” Organizational resources for care were measured with five items: “the hospital ensures that we have the equipment required to reach high caring standards”; “I receive support in my caring tasks achievement”; “I have an appropriate access to other professionals in order to do my job adequately”; “communication with physicians is helpful to achieve my tasks”; and “my hospital has implemented processes in order to improve caring quality” (α = .82).…”

Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence—Is Your Organization There Yet?

“…The ANA Board of Directors approved the Magnet Hospital Recognition Program for Excellence in Nursing Services in 1990. The magnet hospital concept became a reality in 1994 after the first hospital met the Magnet standards (Bliss‐Holtz, Winter, & Scherer, 2004).…”