1n 1983 the American Academy of Nursing identified 41 hospitals in the US that exhibited characteristics that made them a preferred worksite for nurses. These 41 sites are now known as “Magnet Hospitals”. This publication sparked a lot of discussion about the criteria used in designating certain work sites as better than others. The outcome of this discussion was the establishment of an accreditation process by which hospitals could apply for this status. If they meet the criteria, then they could refer to themselves as “Magnet Hospitals”. This portion of the class will chronicle the development of this process of magnet recognition from its beginnings to what it has become today.
Objectives: At the end of this session the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the five main parts of today’s Magnet Model.
2. Identify selected activities occurring in a chosen health care organization that contributes
to achieving Magnet Recognition.
3. Identify activities that would need to be improved if the organization chose to become Magnet Designated.
Required Readings.
Marquis, B. and Huston, C. (2017) Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing
(9th ed). Wolters-Kluwer, Philadelphia.
Chapter 12 – Organizational Structure, Magnet designation and Pathway to excellence, 296-324.
Grant, B, Colello, S, Riehle, M. & Dende, D. (2010). An evaluation of the nursing practice
environment and successful change management using the new generation Magnet Model. Journal of Nursing Management, doi: 10.1111fj.1365-2834.2010.01076x
Hess, R., DesRoches, C., Donelan, K., Norman, L. & Buerhaus, P. (2011). Perceptions of Nurses
in Magnet Hospitals, Non-Magnet Hospitals, and Hospitals pursuing Magnet Status. DOI: 10.1097?NNA.0b013e31822509e2
Required Websites:
American Nurses Credentialing Center. (2009). Announcing a new model for ANCC’s magnet recognition program. Retrieved on 7/14/16 from https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/
Activities for this Module:
1. Complete the assigned readings
2. Participate in the discussion forum for this module
Magnet Hospital Discussion Board Activities:
1. Using the Model for ANCC Magnet Recognition and your readings as a guide, identify
the five components of the Magnet Model.
2. Using your clinical unit where you work or one of the units where you are doing or have
done a clinical rotation, identify two activities for each of the five components of the
Magnet Model that you see occurring. You will have 10 activities when you are finished. Make sure your posting shows how each of the 10 activities link to the specific part of the Magnet Model.
3. Using the same clinical unit, provide one suggestion for each of the five components of the Magnet Model that you believe should be made to improve the organizations’ ability to attain or retain Magnet status.
4. Post your results on the Discussion Forum for “Explanation of a Magnet Hospital”
5. Provide substantive responses to two of your classmate’s team postings.
Due Dates: See course calendar for due dates.
Point totals for this Module: See Section I Explanation for Graded Activities
AACN Baccalaureate Essential Outcomes met in this module:
2.3 Demonstrate an awareness of complex organizational systems.
4.6 Evaluate data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care.
5.6 Explore the impact of socio-cultural, economic, legal, and political factors influencing healthcare delivery and practice.
