b'2018/2019 Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Nursing HighlightsNicklaus Childrens Hospital AchievesMagnet recognition is the Fourth Consecutive Magnet Recognition forgold standard for nursing Excellence in Nursing excellence and a factor when Nicklaus Childrens Hospital has attained Magnetthe public judges healthcare recognition by the American Nurses Credentialingorganizations . U .S . News Centers (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program for the& World Reports annual fourth consecutive term . As of January 2019, Nicklauslisting of Americas Best Childrens is one of only six childrens hospitals in theHospitals includes Magnet recognition in its ranking nation that have received a fourth Magnet designation .criteria for quality of inpatient care . The Magnet The Magnet Recognition Program distinguishesModel provides a framework for nursing practice, healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standardsresearch and measurement of outcomes . Through for nursing excellence and is the highest and mostthis framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across a regarded honor an organization can receive fornumber of components and dimensions to gauge an professional nursing practice . Nicklaus Childrens wasorganizations nursing excellence . To achieve Magnet the first pediatric hospital in Florida and fifth pediatricrecognition, organizations must pass a rigorous hospital in the nation to achieve ANCC Magnetand lengthy process that demands widespread designation in 2003 . participation from leadership and staff. This process includes an electronic application, written patient Magnet recognition is an honor we hold in utmostcare documentation, an on-site visit and a review by regard at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital. It is a reflectionthe Commission on Magnet Recognition . Healthcare of our organizations commitment to deliver the highestorganizations must reapply for Magnet recognition quality of care and excellence in clinical outcomes forevery four years based on adherence to Magnet the patients we serve, said Jackie Gonzalez, DNP, MBA,concepts and demonstrated improvements in patient APRN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chiefcare and quality .Nursing Officer.4 Nicklaus Childrens Hospital'