Public Notice: Magnet Nursing Redesignation Site Visit Set in December For Our Roanoke Campus

We will be going for a fifth designation for Magnet nursing in December for our Roanoke campus. As part of that process, a site visit by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. 

Magnet designation is the highest credential for nursing facilities around the world—the gold standard for nursing practice and innovation. It indicates an organization’s dedication to an environment where nurses are empowered to reach their highest potential and take the lead in delivering excellent patient care. Visit our Magnet pages to learn more               

As part of this process, we are required to share the below public notice with staff.

                                                                                                 MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM®

                                                                                                                     STAFF NOTICE

                                                                                                                        SITE VISIT

Your organization has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for redesignation of the prestigious Magnet designation. This designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.

• Your organization has submitted written documentation for the appraisal team to review. That information is available to you for review at or in (Inside Carilion) Nursing Excellence Magnet | Inside Carilion
• You will have an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process and are encouraged to do so. We will be coming to your hospital on Dec. 4, 2023, for a site visit.
• Comments may be mailed or emailed to the Magnet Program Office prior to the site visit.
• There will also be an opportunity for you to speak with the appraisers during the site visit. The time, date, and location of the meeting room will be provided by your organization.
• All Comments must be received on or before Nov. 24, 2023.

NOTE: Your comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

Email your comments to: Magnet@ana.org or mail your comments to:

Magnet Recognition Program
American Nurses Credential Center
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492