Week 6 Discussion Topic NR 393

The mid- to late 20th century was filled with amazing changes and events in professional nursing. Select one of these changes or events, describe it, and explain how that change or event has impacted quality of nursing practice today. It interested me that the creation of the Magnet Recognition Program was in the 1980’s and they first started to designate hospitals by 1994 (Chamberlain Lesson Week 6). Being recognized by Magnet is a prestigious recognition, considering the amount of time and effort it takes these days to prepare the documents and submit the application. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Magnet Recognition Program “designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes” (ANCC, 2019). My facility just received Magnet Recognition for the fourth time, and during this journey, we prepared to present to the committee who rounded our floors with our documentation of progress with HCAPS, CLABSI, CAUTI, and satisfaction rating as we embellished on our nursing code of practice/patient- centered care model. Margaret D. Sovie initiated this practice by publishing her study study of American Academy of Nursing: Defined 14 Forces of Magnetism; this set the change that blossomed in the 1980’s ultimately created the guidelines for many hospitals today (Judd & Sitzman, pg. 255). ..........................................CONTINUED.......................