Magnet Surveys done since 2001 on nurses who continue to work in Magnet Designated Hospitals, reveal eight essential characteristics of Magnet hospitals "essential" in giving quality patient care, and providing nurse satisfaction. These Eight Essentials in order of their ranking by nurses working in Magnet Hospitals are:

• Working with other nurses who are clinically competent
• Good RN-MD relationships and communication
• Nurse autonomy and accountability
• Supportive nurse manage, supervisor
• Control over nursing practice and practice environment
• Support for education (inservice, continuing education, certification)
• Adequate nurse staffing
• Concern for the patient is paramount

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