Professional Documents
Culture Documents
The Nursing Shortage and Nursing Retention
The Nursing Shortage and Nursing Retention
1930’s shortage
Stereotypical nurse
Workplace injury
Ratios and If ancillary staff is not going to be available then ratios need to
change
Flexible Hours Continuity of care vs flexible hours
formed in 1990 as the Magnet Hospital Recognition Program for
Excellence in Nursing Services
Originally had 14 characteristics that created an environment
conducive to attracting and retaining well-qualified nurses who
promoted quality care
Forces of Magnetism
Magnet Model Today, there are 5
1. Transformational Leadership
2. Structural Empowerment
3. Exemplary Professional Practice
4. New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvement
5. Empirical Quality Results
Magnet Model
What it means for patients