Carla Alexander

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Vision 2029 is a 10-year strategic plan established in 2019, aiming to make Arkansas the healthiest state. The plan focuses on key areas such as improving healthcare quality, enhancing patient experience, achieving national recognition for clinical excellence, and developing a skilled and engaged workforce. Nursing excellence, supported by the Center for Nursing Excellence, contributes to these goals through initiatives promoting engagement, professional development, process enhancement, and collaborative practice, essential for achieving Magnet designation and supporting the overall strategic direction.

This document outlines UAMS's strategic direction and framework for achieving Magnet recognition. It elaborates on the four key domains of the Magnet Model: Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements. The plan emphasizes fostering professional development, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and promoting RN engagement, all contributing to improved healthcare and the wellbeing of the community.

The UAMS Nursing 2020 Strategic Plan outlines key goals designed to enhance patient care quality and safety, achieve Magnet designation, optimize workforce management and professional development, and streamline operational efficiencies. The plan also emphasizes collaborative efforts to expand care management services, improve patient education, and address social determinants of health, all in support of the broader UAMS Vision 2029 to make Arkansas the healthiest state in the region.

This overview guide outlines the framework and components for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to achieve Magnet Designation, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. It details the institution's commitment to supporting the nursing profession through initiatives such as the Center for Nursing Excellence, UAMS Nursing Values, and the Model of Nursing Excellence. The guide emphasizes key areas including professional practice, shared governance, clinical ladder development, and a culture of inquiry, all structured around the five essential elements of a Magnet Organization: Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements, and Empirical Outcomes. The ultimate goal is to enhance nursing engagement, improve patient outcomes, and achieve national recognition, culminating in a Magnet Site Visit in 2024.

This Nursing Report details key accomplishments from July 2022 to June 2023 and outlines strategic objectives aligned with UAMS Vision 2029. The strategic plan encompasses priorities such as improving patient and partner satisfaction, enhancing community impact and research reputation, and achieving ANCC Magnet Designation by 2025. Financial goals focus on margin growth and adapting to healthcare finance models. Internal processes emphasize expanding digital health, clinical care improvements, and bolstering nurse recruitment, retention, and continuous professional development. The overall vision is to foster a diverse and engaged nursing workforce, enhance infrastructure, and achieve nursing excellence by 2029.