“Since its inception more than 3 decades ago, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) Magnet Recognition Program® has grown to become the premier international acknowledgment of nursing excellence in healthcare organizations worldwide. From its inception, the purpose of the Magnet® program was to support nursing practice through an organizational commitment to excellence.”

“The Forces of Magnetism have remained remarkably stable through 3 decades of change, a testament to their value over time.””The Forces of Magnetism have remained remarkably stable through 3 decades of change, a testament to their value over time.”

Examples include:

• “Quality of nursing leadership. Increasingly, nursing leaders partner with their teams. They convey a strong sense of advocacy and support while increasing transparency and accountability to improve care through relationships with nurses who care for patients.”
  
• “Organizational structures. Magnet’s flexible structure is dynamic and open to change, as
  evidenced by nursing’s nimble response to the chaos and challenges of the COVID-19
  pandemic. A participative, transparent leadership style continues to help Magnet organizations adapt and adjust post-COVID. We also know now that the structures that were
  effective in hospitals also produce the same benefit in ambulatory settings.”
  
• “Community involvement. Magnet nurses exert a growing impact on the health of the
  communities where they live and work. This healing power of collaboration and teamwork supports improved community health and influences nurse recruitment and retention.”

“Research and evidence-based practice. Once the exclusive domain of medical science, nursing research is now a dynamic part of the daily culture. Magnet hospitals have built robust research infrastructures where Magnet nurses lead clinical inquiry and innovation.”

• “Professional governance is integrated into every aspect of the professional practice environment, empowering nurses to make decisions affecting themselves, their colleagues, and their patients.”
  
• “Interprofessional relationships. A growing realization that patient care does not happen in
  a vacuum drives an increasingly collaborative culture. Nurses are members of teams, and
  collaborating across disciplines and building team engagement are results of the Magnet®
  culture”

Pappas, S., & Lal, M. M. (2023). GUEST EDITORIAL: The Future of Magnet®. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, S1–S2.