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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has successfully achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for all of its credentialing programs.
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    • Magnet Research Response [pdf]
      ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® responds to the study published in the current issue of Journal of Nursing Administration, titled "A Comparison of Working Conditions in Magnet® and Non-Magnet® Hospitals"”

    • Magnet Recognition Program® Overview Brochure [pdf]

    • Magnet Recognition Program® FAQ [pdf]
      Last updated: September 15, 2009
      This shows the most commonly asked questions about the Magnet Recognition Program®.

    • Magnet Research References
      This reference list includes research studies that have investigated the relationship between magnet environments and patient, nurse, and/or organizational outcomes.

    • The Magnet Recognition Program Designation Criteria
      The application process is a rigorous review and analysis of the health care organization's commitment to implementing the Forces of Magnetism. Here is more detail on how applications are evaluated for MagnetTM designation.

    • Library of Magnet Journal Articles
      To serve the growing need of healthcare professionals for emerging knowledge about the MagnetTM experience we suggest the following online bibliographic databases to access timely journal articles.

    • First Annual Call for Magnet™ Practice Innovations
      The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), in partnership with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), invites Magnet organizations to submit abstracts detailing innovative excellence to be considered for inclusion in the newly created on-line repository for Magnet Practice Innovations at the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library (VHINL).

    • Guidelines for Hosting Events or Providing Consulting/Mentoring Services

    • National Magnet Research Agenda
      To establish a national research agenda for the growing Magnet community and keep the agenda current in the future, ANCC plans to conduct periodic surveys of nurse researchers and executive personnel in Magnet healthcare facilities about what they believe to be the most important research priorities for healthcare organizations.

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    • Center to Champion Nursing in America (CCNA)
      The Center to Champion Nursing in America is an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Center, a consumer-driven, national force for change, works to increase the nation's capacity to educate and retain nurses who are prepared and empowered to positively impact health care access, quality, and costs. Our mission is to ensure all Americans have access to a highly-skilled nurse, when and where they need one.

    The products and services of HCPro, Inc. and The Greeley Company are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the ANCC. HCPro, Inc. and The Greeley Company are NOT advisors to the ANCC or ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program®. For accurate and up to date information regarding the Magnet Recognition Program® please contact magnet@ana.org.

    The ANCC Magnet Recognition®, Institute for Credentialing Innovation®, Magnet®, Magnet Recognition Program®, ANCC National Magnet Conference®, and the Pathway to Excellence® Program names and logos are registered trademarks of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Journey to Magnet Excellence™ is a trademark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. All rights reserved.

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