title: The Center for Nursing Excellence: A Health System Model for Intentional Improvement and Innovation.
abstract: An innovative Center for Nursing Excellence model that supports structural empowerment and the achievement of exemplary nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes was implemented in 2 separate health systems in the western United States. Formal leadership roles for nursing practice, research, professional education, and Magnet® continual readiness are aligned to ensure that Magnet designation is attained and maintained in system hospitals.
authors: Author Affiliations: Regional Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer-West (Dr Clavelle), GetWellNetwork, Bethesda, Maryland; Dean (Dr Goodwin), School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello.
authors: Joanne T
authors: JT
authors: Clavelle
authors: Miki
authors: M
authors: Goodwin
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D061214:Patient Safety; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards