title: The Cleveland Clinic's magnet experience.
abstract: The awarding of Magnet Status by the Magnet Nursing Services Recognition Program of the American Nursing Credentialing Center is acknowledged as the achievement of Excellence in Nursing. In this article, The Cleveland Clinic shares insights from its experience in becoming the 72nd Magnet hospital. Questions to ponder when conducting a readiness assessment before embarking on the Magnet journey, techniques to engage the staff in the application process, and writing and organizing tips are shared.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Peggy A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kuhar
authors.forename: Linda J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Lewicki
authors.forename: Mary Beth
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Modic
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schaab
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rump
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bixler
mesh_terms: D000575:American Nurses' Association; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D019985:Benchmarking; D003406:Credentialing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009042:Motivation; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000592:standards*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009820:Ohio; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D014481:United States