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Why should a nurse or a patient want a magnet hospital?

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

We are what we do. If we take pride of being who we are, we should put our very best in everything we do. A good professional is someone who is comfortable with his life choices, and it’s also someone who’s willing to work hard to be held in high ranks among his peers. When it comes to the nursing career, working at a magnet hospital is arguably one of the most notorious achievements when could possibly hope for. The “Magnet” status provides a clear proof that a nurse works hard to be among the best; it’s only by making patients the top priority that such a status is possible… after all nursing is all about patient care. In order to become a top nurse, a professional must be willing to put forth outstanding clinical practice, and by doing so, such professional is likely to receive this special recognition.

A magnet nurse is one who attracts the best reputation, and a magnet hospital is what which attracts the best nurses. Needless to say, being employed by a hospital which is recognized with “Magnet” status can provide any nurse with a valuable asset from a professional and personal standpoint. In order to achieve this status, a hospital must show high patient satisfaction and lowest mortality rates; furthermore, it must also show a remarkable nurse-to-patient ratio, which provides yet another reason why this kind of hospital is one of the most desirable employment sits for any nurse who takes pride in being a good professional. When it comes to magnet status, nurses and hospitals provide each other with mutual advantage, bonded with the cornerstones of professionalism and service quality. All in all, this is a top standard where the nursing career is concerned.