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Note: Please be advised that the documents below were created using MS Office 2007. If you are using Microsoft Office software 97, 2003 or earlier, it is recommended that you download this converter to open these files.
Demographic Information Form (Excel: 132KB) updated 10/22/2009
Submit with initial written documentation and redesignation written documentation and annually during the anniversary month of designation. In the designation process the DIF supports evidence evaluation but it is not scored. Magnet organizations must use the most recent version of the DIF available when they begin data collection each year for submission of the form on their designation anniversary date. It is not acceptable to continue to use an older version of the form.
Demographic Information Form Instruction (Word: 43KB) updated 7/31/2009
Download in MS Word format to guide your data collection prior to online submission.
ANCC Magnet Accepted National Certifications (Excel: 62KB) updated 02/19/2010
The certifications on this list are selected by definition, and their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by ANCC. The certifications are listed in 3 tiers according to their accreditation status. The accrediting bodies are the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Tier 1 includes accredited national RN certifications. Tier 2 includes non-accredited national RN certifications. Tier 3 includes national multidisciplinary certifications. This listing is not finite as new certifications evolve and existing certifications are updated.
Only certifications that appear in these tiers should be added to the DIF. Certifications not currently listed should be sent to the Magnet Program Office for consideration. Please include the actual credential, the name of the certification and the name and website of the organization that grants the certification and send to magnet@ana.org.
Distinguishing Certification Programs vs. Certificate Programs (Word: 16KB) updated 7/29/2009
Certifications NOT Accepted (Excel: 22KB) updated 2/19/2010
Biennial Report Content Requirements (Word: 57KB) updated 2/18/2009
Contents to be submitted by the final day of the anniversary month two (2) years after your Magnet designation.
Redesignation Self-Assessment for Magnet Excellence (PDF: 98KB) updated 818/2009
This checklist is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity to commonly identified areas of deficiency.
2008 Manual Organizational Overview Item Templates
Select from the following files. Please note that all are in Excel [xls] format.
Item 6: Leadership Characteristics (Excel: 40KB) updated 2/12/2009
Item 7: Non-Leader Nurse Professional Organization Participation (Excel: 56KB) updated 2/12/2009
Item 15: Interdisciplinary Groups (Excel: 32KB) updated 5/5/2009
Item NK4EO: Research Studies (Excel 20KB) updated 2/12/2009