The Journal of nursing administration
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The important goals of Magnet hospitals are to create supportive professional nursing care environments. A recently published paper found little difference in work environments between Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine whether work environments, staffing, and nurse outcomes differ between Magnet and non-Magnet hospitals. ⋯ Magnet hospital nurses were 18% less likely to be dissatisfied with their job (P < .05) and 13% less likely to report high burnout (P < .05). Magnet hospitals have significantly better work environments than non-Magnet hospitals. The better work environments of Magnet hospitals are associated with lower levels of nurse job dissatisfaction and burnout.
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This department highlights nursing leaders who have demonstrated the ability to inspire and lead change. This competency is seen in the ability to develop, structure, and implement organizational, local, national, and international change through strategic vision, risk taking, and effective communication. In this article, the author showcases the work of Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN.