Recruitment and retention strategies: a magnet hospital prevention model.

Abstract

The national health care system is facing another significant nursing shortage, particularly in the acute inpatient setting. Magnet organizations have enabled professional nurses to be autonomous and empowered, and to do for patients what they know should be done in a manner consistent with professional standards. This philosophy of nursing excellence is crucial for attracting and retaining clinical nurses, as well as vital for enhancing job satisfaction and longevity--a key strategy in surviving the nursing shortage.