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October 14, 2008 (Volume 4, Issue 41)

Inside the news: Illinois hospital retains nurses by giving their backs a break
Back injuries are on the rise among healthcare workers as heavier patients need more and more assistance. But Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL, does not expect its nurses to be superheros.

Inside HCPro's MRP workshop: Save staff time through flyers
On October 2-3, attendees at HCPro’s Workshop on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) in New Orleans received best practices on how to prepare for the journey toward designation. During the next several weeks, we’ll feature some of the highlights here in the e-newsletter.

Inside the Forces: Give nurses a voice
As you prepare to answer sources of evidence in Force of Magnetism 2: Organizational structure, which currently falls under Component II: Structural empowerment, you want to show how nurses at all levels are able to affect decision-making.

Inside scoop from our experts: Encourage evidence-based practice projects
This week, a reader asks for ways to encourage staff to complete an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. Read the response below from our advisor Barbara Hannon, MSN, RN, CPHQ, coordinator for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.

Other recently-published articles from HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*:

Inside the news: Pennsylvania hospital receives $25,000 prize for positive innovations

Inside best practice: Blending performance appraisal and peer review

Inside the Forces: Hold nurses accountable for improving the image of nursing

Inside scoop from our experts: Utilize your steering committee

News brief: Receive patient satisfaction data at the point of care

Inside HCPro’s MRP workshop: Build a designation budget

Inside the Forces: Get a stamp of approval for your research project

Inside scoop from our experts: See how the project director can be part-time

Inside the news: A Texas hospital serves its community in a time of need

Inside HCPro’s MRP workshop: Close the gaps to achieve nursing excellence

Inside the Forces: Ensure staff drive decisions and actions

Inside scoop from our experts: Determine your needs for a consultant

Inside the news: Survey says senior leadership plays a role in nurse satisfaction

Inside HCPro’s MRP workshop: Get connected

Inside the Forces: Ease nurses’ research jitters

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