... , Hart   KA , Lavandero   R , Leggett   J , Taylor   D . Critical care nurses’ work environments value of excellence in Beacon units and Magnet organizations . Crit Care Nurse . 2007 ; 27 ( 3 ): 68 – 77 . 8 Blake   N . Collaboration: a key component of excellence . AACN Adv...

... achievement of Magnet® status reflects what we ve known all along: That our nurses are something very special that their vision, talents, dedication and leadership define a truly exceptional practice environment. We are also a Beacon Award winner, recognized for our outstanding CICU and PICU environments...

... other recent studies and reports about the effect of nursing certification on individual and organizational performance. 10 – 12 The results are also consistent with the tenets of nursing excellence programs such as the AACN Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence and the Magnet Recognition...

... beginning the journey. Our chapter will continue to educate the community about the Beacon Award because we believe every unit can strive for excellence. [email protected] Stutzer-Treimel K; Chilton Memorial Hospital; NJ Purpose: During 2007 the Northern New Jersey Chapter experienced 2...