Magnet Recognition Program®: Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care: University of Iowa Health Care

Nursing
Dot

Dot

Dot

Dot

Clinical Practice
Dot

Dot

Nursing Human Resources
Dot Current Positions Available

Magnet Recognition Program®
Dot Iowa's First
Dot Shared Governance

Nursing Clinical Education Center
Dot Continuing Education
Dot Professional Development

Research, Quality and Outcomes Management
Dot Research
Dot Quality and Outcomes Management
Dot Evidence-Based Practice

Informatics
Dot Current IT Projects
Dot Consultation

Health Links

News and Events

The Point (Internal Access Only)

Magnet Recognition Program®

Purposes of a Magnet Designation

Purposes:

To provide a framework for recognizing excellence in nursing

To demonstrate a management philosophy

To highlight practices of nursing services

To demonstrate adherence to high standards of care

To show strength of leadership of the Chief Nursing Officer

To award hospitals for cultural and ethnic diversity

Shared Governance

Magnet Nurse Showcase

Magnet Hospitals

Last modification date: Wed Jan 10 12:14:00 2007
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /depts/nursing/magnet/purpose.html