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Written documentation do's: Be flexible and have fun

HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, July 4, 2006

Although it is imperative that you begin the written documentation for your ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® journey with a plan, nothing should be written in stone. Plans can change as the process moves forward. Sometimes informal leaders emerge through the process who take on more significant roles. Many organizations have begun with one writer and then added another individual with strong writing skills to support and complement the original plan. Be amenable to change and have fun with the process. The staff and leadership of organizations that undertake this process come out of it with a great sense of pride. Don't underestimate the time it takes to prepare your written documentation. And because it's a laborious responsibility, be sure to celebrate your progress throughout the evolution of the documentation, as its completion is one of the most rewarding parts of the journey, according to many designated institutions.

Source: This excerpt is adapted from HCPro's new book, The Project Director's Toolkit: HCPro's Guide to Collecting Evidence and Writing Narratives for the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. Click here more information.

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