NR 390 Week 6 Discussion, Amazing Changes and Events

NR 390 Week 6 Discussion, Amazing Changes and Events The mid- to late 20th century was filled with amazing changes and events in professional nursing. Select one of these changes or events, describe it, and explain how that change or event has impacted quality of nursing practice today. It interested me that the creation of the Magnet Recognition Program was in the 1980’s and they first started to designate hospitals by 1994 (Chamberlain Lesson Week 6). Being recognized by Magnet is a prestigious recognition, considering the amount of time and effort it takes these days to prepare the documents and submit the application. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Magnet Recognition Program “designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes” (ANCC, 2019). My facility just received Magnet Recognition for the fourth time, and during this journey, we prepared to present to the committee who rounded our floors with our documentation of progress with HCAPS, CLABSI, CAUTI, and satisfaction rating as we embellished on our nursing code of practice/patient-centered care model. Margaret D. Sovie initiated this practice by publishing her study study of American Academy of Nursing: Defined 14 Forces of Magnetism; this set the change that blossomed in the 1980’s ultimately created the guidelines for many hospitals today (Judd & Sitzman, pg. 255). Magnet introduced the outreach for nurses to acquire their BSN in the hospital setting and promote continuing education as necessities for promoting the proper care for patients today. With the requirements currently set for Magnet, the ANCC states that CNOs should have a minimum of a master’s degree, nurse managers should have a baccalaureate or graduate degree and nursing leaders should have a baccalaureate or graduate degree during the time of application (ANCC, 2019). With these regulations, the promotion of all nurses within the facility to continue education for higher degrees will continue into regular standards for every hospital facility. References: Chamberlain College of Nursing (2019). Week #6 online lesson: Nursing Education Changes. Retrieved from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). (2019). ANCC Magnet Recognition Program. Retrieved from Judd, D., & Sitzman, K. (2014). A history of American nursing: Trends and eras (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.