Delaware Valley

Forces of Magnetism

Below are the 14 Forces of Magnetism that a hospital needs to demonstrate to achieve Magnet® designation:

1. Quality of nursing leadership Knowledgeable, strong, risk-taking nurse leaders who follow an articulated philosophy of nursing and demonstrate support for staff.
2. Organizational structure Nursing structures that are characterized as flat, rather than tall, with unit-based decision making prevailing.
3. Management style Hospital and nursing administrators demonstrate a participative management style that incorporates staff feedback.
4. Personnel policies and programs Competitive salaries and benefits that include flexible staffing models and clinical promotional opportunities.
5. Professional models of care Models of care that give nurses responsibility and authority for the provision of patient care.
6. Quality of care Nurses are involved in providing high-quality care with nurses in leadership positions developing the environment to provide such care.
7. Quality improvement Quality improvement (QI) activities are viewed as educational and staff nurses participate in the QI process.
8. Consultation and resources Adequate consultation and resources are available inclusive of knowledge experts, particularly advanced practice nurses.
9. Autonomy Nurses are permitted and expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards.
10. Community and the hospital The ability to recruit and retain nurses and maintain a strong community presence.
11. Nurses as teachers Nurses incorporate teaching in all aspects of their practice.
12. Image of nursing Nurses are viewed as integral to the hospital's ability to provide patient care services.
13. Interdisciplinary relationships Nurses maintain positive relationships with all disciplines.
14. Professional development Significant emphasis placed on all types of education and professional growth and development opportunities.

Throughout Nemours, these forces are alive and well, helping to create a nursing practice environment that is both professionally and personally rewarding.

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Magnet® Drivers for Nursing Excellence

• Allison McGrellis, BSN, RN
• Colleen G. Davis, MSN, RN
• Connie Trusko, BSN, RN
• Daryl Miller, BSN, RN
• Debbie Fattori, MSN, RN
• Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, CEN 
• Diane Hochstuhl, MSN, RN
• Dyane Bunnell, MSN, RN-BC, CPON
• Holly Kolodczak, BSN, RN
• Pat Melcer, BSN, RN, CCRN
• Peter March, MSN, RN
• Maggie Salzbrenner, BSN, RN, CPN
• Linda Williams, MSN, RN, NE-BC
• Lori Betts, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Lori Fox, BSN, RN
• Roger Meece, BSN, RN, CPN
• Louanne A. Stratton, PhD, RN
• Margaret Hettrick, BSN, RN-BC
• Marguerite Fritsch, BSN, RN
• Mary Newman, RN, CPON
• Monica Boyle, BSN, RN, NIC
• Meg Boselli, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Norine Watson, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
• Rebecca Schorn, BSN, RN, CCRN  
• Tracy Patrick-Panchelli, BSN, RN-BC, CPN