UF Health Shands nursing seeks Magnet re-designation

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Magnet Recognition Program®

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UF Health Shands hospitals and programs in Gainesville were granted Magnet designation in 2003 and 2008 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In September, UF Health Shands hospitals and programs are applying for re-designation.

Patients, family members, staff and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, fax and ground mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing in order to be used.

YOUR COMMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NEVER SHARED WITH THE FACILITY. IF YOU CHOOSE, YOUR COMMENTS MAY BE ANONYMOUS, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING.

YOUR COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 14, 2013.

Address: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program Office 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 Fax: 301-628-5217 E-Mail: magnet@ana.org Phone: 866-588-3301 (toll free)

Read more about the Magnet Recognition Program at http://www.nursecredentialing.org/magnet.aspx. And see how UF Health Shands nursing staff use Magnet to attract and retain top talent: http://nursing.jobs.ufhealth.org/magnet-status/.