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Demystifying the Magnet® Site Visit
Beth B Pruski1, Mary Sitterding
1Author Affiliations: Magnet Program Manager and Analyst (Pruski), Magnet Recognition Program, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland; and Vice President, Nursing Quality and Regulatory, Ascencion, St. Louis, MO (Dr Sitterding).
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The purpose of the Magnet® site visit phase is to verify, validate, and amplify adherence to the Magnet component examples, while also determining enculturation throughout the organization. Organizations preparing for Magnet site visit must prepare and support clinical nurses to amplify exemplary nursing practices through dialogue with the Magnet Appraiser team. This column reviews frequently encountered myths regarding the preparation and conduct of the Magnet site visit and guides CNOs, Magnet Program Directors, and nurse leaders to actions that will best prepare nursing staff for this celebratory event.
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