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1. www.va.gov › jobs-and-careers › magnet-nursingMagnet Nursing | VA Houston Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Developed by ANCC, Magnet is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.

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     MAGNET recognized by American Nurses Credentialing Center;...

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   For VA hospitals, the benefits of certification are exponential to the organization, the individual nurse and, most importantly, to the veterans we care for. Certified nurses are more competent, accountable and confident in their practice. Moreover, studies have shown that certified nurses practice in a manner that is most likely to improve patient...

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   In general, hospitals’ efforts to increase their number of certified nurses have usually concentrated on professional nurses (RNs). But this overlooks the important role licensed practical nurses (LPNs) play in the VA health care system. Therefore, our medical center, in recognition of our LPNs’ system-wide contribution to patient care, is also inc...

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   As the Magnet program director (MPD) for Overton Brooks VAMC, I was responsible for spearheading the LPN certification efforts. First, we sent out a call for participation to all LPNs within our medical center. The purpose of this initial call was to determine the number of LPNs who might be interested in certification, and in attending a dedicated...

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   The cost to our medical center was minimal. As itemized in Table 2, the estimated total cost was around $1,900. I volunteered a total of 12 hours of my time for the review session and the test proctoring. In conclusion, this certification strategy has proven to be a worthwhile professional development opportunity involving a successful collaboratio...

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   1. Cary, A.H. (2001). “Certified Registered Nurses: Results of the Study of the Certified Workforce.” American Journal of Nursing, Vol. 101, No. 1, pp. 44-52. 2. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and AACN Certification Corporation (2003). “Safeguarding the Patient and the Profession: The Value of Critical-Care Nurse Certification.” Ameri...

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   What is the Magnet Recognition Program®?

   • The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. It is a nurse driven accreditation but is truly an evaluation of the culture and quality of care of an entire organization.

   Magnet Nursing | VA Houston Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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   How does a VA nursing program work?

   • Through this program, aspiring nurses like you are employed as trainees, working full-time over the course of a 10-week summer program between junior and senior years. For 400 hours, you’ll work under the supervision of a mentor, earning a salary while caring for our Veterans at a local VA facility.

   Find the path to a rewarding career as a VA nurse | VA Careers

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   What does a VA nurse do?

   • Nurses are at the center of VA care. Anywhere you find us caring for Veterans, you’ll see a nurse stepping in to provide the kind of care those who served our country deserve. Our nurses work with Veterans at every stage of their lives, and in every kind of care environment you can imagine, including:

   Nurses: Discover all that VA has to offer | VA Careers

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   Why is VA partnering with the best nursing schools?

   • These collaborations between VA and the country’s finest nursing schools provide students with clinical experiences that specifically address the needs of the Veteran population and prepare them to excel in careers at VA.

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4. vacareers.va.gov › job-news-advice › nurses-discoverNurses: Discover all that VA has to offer | VA Careers

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   May 7, 2024 · For college juniors studying nursing, VA’s Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) is a program built to help you develop both clinical competence and confidence in Veteran-centric care. Even better, VA-STEP serves as path to employment with VA after graduation and licensure. “I am grateful for VA-STEP,” said Sarah West, a nurse who ...

5. vacareers.va.gov › job-news-advice › find-path-toFind the path to a rewarding career as a VA nurse | VA Careers

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   Nov 28, 2023 · VA’s Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) For college juniors studying nursing, VA’s Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) is a program built to help you develop both clinical competence and confidence in Veteran-centric care. Even better, VA-STEP serves as path to employment with VA after graduation and licensure.

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   May 7, 2024 · Nurses play a crucial role in Veterans’ long-term, holistic health. They work collaboratively across disciplines and treatment settings with designated medical teams—and other community resources—to help coordinate the full spectrum of patient care. And they do it all with a gentle humility and patience that keeps Veterans’ spirits lifted.