Vanderbilt Nursing

Practicing nursing at a Magnet designated organization is different because you are an integral part of a unique culture/environment which provides:

•  Participatory management style through Nursing Bylaws and Shared Governance, which supports unit/clinic based decision-making and nursing representation at all levels of the organization
• Strong, supportive, knowledgeable nursing leadership who value staff and  are visible and accessible 
• Personnel policies and programs that are competitive, are created with staff involvement and provide a generous reward and recognition system 
• Professional models of care with strong interdisciplinary team work that support the autonomous practice of nursing 
• Use of evidence-based practice standards that support high-quality patient outcomes and continued quality improvement with nursing involvement in data collection and decision-making related to patient care delivery 
• Recognition for nurses as valued and respected team members throughout the organization 
• A wealth of resources for consultation and support; including educators, advanced practice nurses, specialty defined clinical nurse specialists and easily accessible on-line resources including our Medical Library 
• An environment that provides opportunities for professional development and advancement, mentoring, and recognizes nurses as teachers 
• A strong commitment to the community and nurses are supported to participate in community activities and projects 
• A message to our community (patients/families) that we are committed to providing the best care possible. 
   

  VUMC Magnet Designation