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Question: Description: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates.

You are required to use 2 scholarly resources, in addition to your textbook. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Many hospitals have achieved Magnet Recognition through the adoption of standards to recognize nursing excellence in the organization. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accredits these organizations and has identified 5 model components and forces of magnetism. They contain the following (ANCC, n.d.a):

• Transformational leadership

• Structural empowerment

• Exemplary professional practice

• New knowledge, innovation, and improvements

• Empirical quality results

The 14 Forces of Magnetism correlate with the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) competencies and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. These forces are as follows (ANCC, n.d.b):

• Quality of nursing leadership

• Organizational structure

• Management style

• Personnel policies and programs

• Professional models of care

• Quality of care

• Quality improvement

• Consultation and resources

• Autonomy

• Community and health care organization

• Nurses as teachers

• Image of nursing

• Interdisciplinary relationships

• Professional development

Complete the following for this assignment:

Identify 3 of these forces of magnetism, and discuss why these 3 are the most important forces or characteristics that optimize system effectiveness in your organization and your individual performance within an organization.