title: Advancing the science of nursing, improving the quality of care.
abstract: The director of the Magnet Recognition Program provides a comprehensive look at the Magnet model component new knowledge, innovation, and improvements. This article examines Magnet organizations' responsibility to advance evidence-based practice, improve quality, and develop new models of care. It includes exemplars of innovative contributions from Magnet organizations around the country.
authors.affiliation: American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA. craig.luzinski@ana.org
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Luzinski
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009729:Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research; D011787:Quality of Health Care