Sidebar to Magnet Designation: Shore Health System Nurses Lead the Way to National Recognition

What Forces of Magnetism contribute to successful recruitment and retention of nurses?

1. Quality of nursing leadership - Nurse leaders are advocates for their profession.
2. Organizational structure - Nurses participate in committees and serve at the executive level of the organization.
3. Management style - Hospital and nursing administrators use a participative management style and are visible and accessible to staff.
4. Personnel policies and programs - Salaries and benefits are competitive. Staffing models are flexible and creative. Opportunities exist for professional growth.
5. Professional models of care -Models of care give nurses the responsibility and authority for their provision of direct patient care and accountability for coordinating care.
6. Quality of care - Providing quality care is an organizational priority.
7. Quality improvement - A process exists for improving the quality of care delivered within the organization.
8. Consultation and resources - Knowledgeable experts, particularly advanced practice nurses, are available for peer support and consultation.
9. Autonomy - The nurse is permitted and expected to practice autonomously, consistent with professional standards.
10. Community and the hospital - Community presence through outreach programs establishes the hospital as a strong, positive, and productive corporate citizen.
11. Nurses as teachers - Nurses incorporate teaching in all aspects of their practice.
12. Image of nursing - Nurses are viewed as an integral part of the hospital's ability to provide patient care.
13. Interdisciplinary relationships - A sense of mutual respect operates among all disciplines.
14. Professional development - Emphasis is placed on orientation, in-service education, continuing education, formal education, and career development.