Reevaluating Magnet Recognition: Impacts on Nursing Practice and Professional Autonomy

Course Description

This course examines the effects of Magnet status designation on nursing practice, with a particular focus on how the models of care, leadership approaches, and management styles promoted by Magnet recognition impact the registered nurse's ability to exercise independent professional judgment and advocate effectively for patients. Through a review of relevant literature, participants will explore how the resources devoted to Magnet designation could be more effectively utilized to support direct care staff and improve staffing levels. The course will also address how Magnet status, while often presented as a mark of nursing excellence, functions more as a management credential. This distinction raises important questions about the true priorities of Magnet programs and their potential to divert attention and resources away from the needs of frontline nursing staff.

Course Objectives

Understand the financial and resource allocation impacts of pursuing Magnet status.
Examine the relationship between Magnet status and nursing autonomy.
Critically assess the role of Magnet in organizational change and its effects on nursing practice.
Discuss strategies for advocating for nurse autonomy in environments focused on Magnet recognition, including real-world scenarios of nurse retention, job satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

Instructors:

Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, RN and Stephen Frum, RN

Course Information:

This will be a 2-hour online class via Zoom for 2 hours of continuing education credits.

You will receive Zoom information for this class, via email, a week before your class date.

Registrations will close for these classes at 9am on the prior business day.

Dates:

Wednesday, May 14 – 11:30am to 1:30pm PT/2:30pm to 4:30pm ET
Saturday, June 28 – 12:30pm to 2:30pm PT/3:30pm to 5:30pm ET
Tuesday, July 1 – 1:30pm to 3:30pm PT/4:30pm to 6:30pm ET
Wednesday, July 23 – 11:30am to 1:30pm PT/2:30pm to 4:30pm ET
Wednesday, August 6 – 12:30pm to 2:30pm PT/3:30pm to 5:30pm ET
Wednesday, August 27 – 11:30am to 1:30pm PT/2:30pm to 4:30pm ET

CE courses are free to National Nurses United members. Classes are only offered to direct-care and staff RNs.

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