The Excellence in Nursing Blog
Katie Stephens Consulting’s thoughts on the latest best practices and trends related to Magnet® and creating a culture of Nursing Excellence.
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Nurse Burnout, Stress, and Languishing: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do
Nurses often experience stress, burnout, or languishing—but each state affects your well-being differently. Learn how to recognize the signs of nurse burnout, stress, and languishing, and get evidence-based strategies for recovery and support.

Nurse Burnout and Wellness: Why Well-Being Can’t Wait
Burnout, stress, and emotional exhaustion are taking a significant toll on nurses across the profession. Here’s why prioritizing wellness is no longer optional, why it’s essential to nursing excellence, and what nurses can do to start healing now.

Magnet Project Management Series (Part 3): Managing Teams, Timelines, and Avoiding Bottlenecks
Discover how to build cross-functional teams, set clear milestones, avoid roadblocks, and stay flexible during your Magnet journey. Ensure success with proven strategies and expert guidance.

Magnet Project Management Series (Part 2): Structuring and Prioritizing Your Work
Katie covers the seven-stage Magnet designation framework, shares practical strategies for prioritizing efforts, and offers tips for focusing on high-impact, high-value work.

Magnet Project Management Series (Part 1): Setting the Foundation and Getting Organized
Learn how to approach the process with the right mindset, the critical role of program and project management skills, and practical tools to keep your projects on track.

Outcome vs. Process: Get it Right Before You Write
Mastering outcome vs. process measures is essential for Magnet success. Outcomes are the ultimate proof of nursing excellence, demonstrating real impact and tangible results. Learn how to distinguish them and ensure your documentation is on point!

Polishing your Magnet Exemplars to Perfection
Today, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step, multi-round editing process for your ANCC Magnet exemplars, approaching each review with a slightly different focus. I hope this process helps you as you set out to edit your own Magnet documents.

Writing Non-EO Magnet Exemplars in 6 Easy Steps
Writing non-EO Sources of Evidence (SOEs) requires a blend of art and precision. This guide will help you streamline your process, spotlight your nursing team's strengths, and leave a lasting impression on your Magnet Appraisers.

Turn your personal and professional goals into reality
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