The road to designation is a challenge—learning how to meet the program’s new expectations doesn’t have to be. Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®* designation—and redesignation—has always been a challenge. And now, the ANCC has released a new manual that restructures the 14 Forces of Magnetism around 5 Model Components, and places more emphasis on nursing research and patient outcomes. This restructuring creates new criteria for achieving and maintaining nursing’s highest honor. Don’t waste your time and resources trying to interpret the new guidelines. Whether you’re pursuing designation or working toward redesignation, begin your journey immediately with HCPro’s Guide to Assessing, Pursuing, and Achieving Excellence in the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®, Second Edition. This updated book breaks down the program’s complicated guidelines and brings you up-to-date on the new expectations so you can: Meet the higher expectations for nursing research, redesignation, and patient outcomes Understand the 5 Model Components Exemplify the 14 Forces of Magnetism in your organization Secure buy-in from staff nurses, non-nursing departments, and administration Maintain momentum throughout the journey and after receiving designation Learn best practices from designated organizations and those that are currently pursuing the award Save time when you use the customizable tools on the accompanying CD-ROM that you can download and use today! Take the guesswork out of designation and focus on building a culture of nursing excellence with HCPro’s Guide to Assessing, Pursuing, and Achieving Excellence in the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®, Second Edition. Table of contents Chapter 1: What is the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and What Are Its Benefits? Chapter 2: Assessing and Communicating Designation Within Your Organization Chapter 3: Preparing for the Road to Excellence Chapter 4: Collecting Nursing Quality Indicators Chapter 5: Conducting Your Gap Analysis Chapter 6: The 5 Model Components and the 14 Forces of Magnetism Chapter 7: Crosswalking Magnet Recognition Program® criteria to The Joint Commission standards Chapter 8: The Application Process Chapter 9: Maintaining Magnet Recognition Program® Status and Visibility Chapter 10: Integration of Nursing Research Chapter 11: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Along the Way Earn continuing education credits HCPro is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. This educational activity for 3 nursing contact hours is provided by HCPro, Inc.