Practicing nursing at a Magnet designated hospital is different because you are an integral part of a unique culture/environment which provides:
- Participatory management style through Shared Governance, which supports unit/clinic based decision-making and nursing representation at all levels of the organization
- A strong, supportive, knowledgeable nursing leadership who value staff and are visible and accessible
- Personnel policies and programs which are competitive and created with staff involvement and provide a generous reward and recognition system
- Professional models of care with strong interdisciplinary team work and which support the autonomous practice of nursing
- Use of evidence-based practice standards which 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, equal team members throughout the organization
- A wealth of resources for consultation and support; including educators, advanced practice nurses, and easily accessible on-line resources
- An environment which provides opportunities for professional development and advancement, mentoring, and recognizes nurses as teachers
- A strong commitment to the community and nurses are supported in participation of community activities and projects
- A message to our community (patients/families) that we are committed to providing the best care possible.
Seton is proud to have four hospitals – the only hospitals in Central Texas - that have earned the