April 2, 2018: Magnet Force 12: Image of Nursing. Successful Magnet® organizations view nursing as integral to the hospital’s ability to provide patient care services and the services provided by nurses are characterized as essential to other members of the health care team. Nurses partner with patients, families, support systems, and the interprofessional team to positively impact patient care and outcomes (2019 ANCC Magnet Manual, page 40). The Gallup Poll announced during December 2017 that for the 16th year in a row, Americans rate nurses at the top of the list for professional honesty and ethical standards. Over the past decades, nursing has evolved into a highly specialized, well-respected profession. Nursing education is intense; their responsibility increased; and technology has reshaped the way nurses do their jobs. Nurses can specialize and earn certifications in a myriad of specialty areas.
How have you partnered with nursing to influence change at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital? Take time today to thank a nurse for their contributions to the HMSL team.
– Janet Leatherwood, CNO