Updated Magnet® Certification Requirements.

In 1983, the original study "Magnet Hospitals: Attraction and Retention of Professional Nurses" identified professional development, continuing education, formal education, and career development as critical success factors in creating an environment that fosters nurse engagement. In alignment with the findings, the Magnet Recognition Program® requires organizations to have structures and processes to support nurse certification. In June of 2021, the Magnet Recognition Program announced only nursing and healthcare-related professional board certifications would be accepted as of January 1, 2024. The 2.5-year timeline allowed organizations the opportunity to prepare for the change.