You are not a Jedi, yet!

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Jedi, a character known for their talent in and observance of “The Force.”
There are many “forces” in the nursing profession. We must continue our educational growth as professionals in order to become an even greater “force” in management and leadership, public policy, research, and professionalism.
An educational transformation journey has been voyaged over the past 12 months during enrollment in the AUM School of Nursing EARN program.
However, much is yet to be learned, explored, and discovered. Continuance on this educational journey is vital for the continual growth and empowerment of every nursing professional.

To all EARN 2009 graduates the student imparts this message. First, a resonant congratulations to all who have completed this portion of the BSN professional training passage. Second, a heartfelt encouragement to each one to persevere on this educational expedition in order to experience even greater transformation and strength in the “force” they possess. Graduation is part of the journey not the final destination.

Finally, thank you for your friendship expressed to the student over the past year. A life lesson the student learned many years ago is friends are a gift from God. He speaks and works through them when there is needed comfort, support, hug, and a reassuring smile. Your names will forever be etched on the tablet of this heart.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL and MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!!!

Being a Nurse Leader in the Magnet Jedi Council

The journey to "Magnet Excellence" is an extensive, demanding widespread involvement process within an organization. The journey is an illuminating self-assessment to healthcare facilities and their staff. However, the journey creates opportunity for organizational development, team building, and individual nursing augmentation and promotion of professional self-esteem.
Several advances require taking in order to initiate the Magnet Process in an organization:
1. Take Self-Assessment Surveys:
Determine if the Magnet Journey is one your organization is ready to commence.
2. Analyze Gaps:
Obtain the results of the self-assessment surveys and compare them to your organization’s current performance abilities.
Using the Forces of Magnetism and the ANA Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrator,identify gaps and prioritize actions. Achieve higher performance levels by developing action plans. http://www.webmedbooks.com/ucsd/content/productdetail.aspx?upc=4c344a4d-50c0-4fd3-971e-31fca8f988db
3. Obtain Additional Assistance as Needed:
A Senior Program Analyst will be assigned to your organization once your application is accepted.
To assist your organization through the Magnet Journey consultation services are available through the Institute for Credentialing Innovation at (301) 628-5235.
4. Culture Transformation:
*Educate staff regarding the Forces of Magnetism.
*Develop infrastructure to support programs such as shared governance, quality improvement, peer review, evidence-based practice, collegial teamwork, nursing research, etc.
*Engage the nursing staff in the application of these infrastructures.
*Critically examine the organizations culture.
*Complete the written application portion within set timelines and by actively working teams.
*Acknowledge achievements made during the journey and continually evaluate and transform as you travel the Magnet Journey.
*Achieve top leadership support and participation.
If you should decide to take the Magnet Journey and apply all the Forces incorporated in the process “MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU” and your organization as you assume the nurse leadership role in assisting and leading the Magnet team to higher quality patient care and outcomes.