Assessing magnet readiness using the nursing work index-revised survey.
The journey toward Magnet status begins with an assessment and identification of needed improvements. The authors share the experience of using the Nursing Work Index-Revised as an assessment tool for Magnet readiness at a large Midwest pediatric medical center.
Gerhardt
Wendy Engstrom
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Center for Professional Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio 45229, USA. wendy.gerhardt@cchmc.org
VanKuiken
Debra
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D003406:Credentialing; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011594:Psychometrics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires