S. C. Nursing Excellence Conference MUSC Health Andrea Coyle, MSN S.C. Nursing Excellence Conference MUSC Health Andrea Coyle, MSN. MHA, RN, NE-BC
Why Take the Journey…Why not? Benefits of Magnet Designation Attract and retain top talent Improve patient care, safety and satisfaction Foster a collaborative culture Advance nursing standards and practice Grow your business and financial success
Dispelling Magnet Myths Overcoming Barriers Dispelling Magnet Myths “It’s one more thing to do” Very expensive (waste of money) Everyone has to be certified Everyone has to have their BSN or higher Everyone has to be happy all the time Once you obtain designation, your work is completed Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. –Mark Twain
Successes we gleaned! Non-nurse engagement How the community views MUSC nurses Professional growth and development has become contagious
What would you recommend to a team just starting the journey? Recognize it’s a journey Expect the unexpected Success is a journey not a destination Excellence has no endpoint