ABSTRACT
For each hospital that has achieved Magnet designation as an organization of excellence, a unique story exists about its experience. Our story of excellence is founded in a long partnership between administration and union leadership spanning 2 decades. We recognize that excellence is not a steady state, rather a continued commitment to improved patient, staff, and organizational outcomes. This article provides a glimpse into one hospital's story-administration and union partnership in achieving and sustaining the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet designation.
Subject(s)
Cooperative Behavior , Hospitals, Special/standards , Job Satisfaction , Labor Unions/standards , Leadership , Decision Making , Humans , Pilot Projects , Professional Practice , Social Responsibility , WorkforceABSTRACT
The shared governance literature contains numerous examples of how to design and implement nursing shared governance models. However, there is a major gap between design/implementation and a change in culture. A change in nursing culture will support viability of this governance model. The authors detail the steps taken by a shared governance transition team to help a large nursing organization make changes in governance process and perception as well as to incorporate a maintenance plan.
