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By Pamela Power , DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, Chief Nursing Officer, Tipton Health It's no surprise that under today's budget constraints, CNOs are being asked whether pursuing or maintaining ANCC Magnet® designation is still worth it. The pressure behind that question is real: resources are tight, and hard choices can't be avoided. For most organizations, […]
Nothing makes us prouder than sharing the news of our nursing partners earning the recognition they so richly deserve. Their dedication and perseverance, the daily work of delivering nursing excellence, is what these designations honor. Join us in celebrating partners who’ve recently achieved their ANCC Magnet® and ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Designations. Site Visit Strategy […]
Marta Wadolowski is a Nursing Excellence Data Analyst on Tipton Health’s Data Services team, where her primary focus is supporting organizations throughout their Magnet® Designation journeys. She brings experience in insurance and medical data to her work, along with a strong analytical foundation in mathematics and a passion for helping healthcare organizations understand the story behind […]
Responding to your needs, Tipton Health enhanced its world class Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® documentation service last year to provide on demand full document writing support. You can engage this service at any time and customize it to your specific writing needs. Our writers can fill gaps, respond to emergency writing needs, and provide resources […]
We are excited to share several new enhancements to Tipton Direct along with important information about an upcoming client transition. Several new features are being added to improve your experience. These updates will be released in early March. We will also be transitioning additional clients to the portal. Expanded Document Submission Capabilities: You can now submit […]
We are proud to begin our first newsletter of the year with the exciting announcement of our nursing partners who have recently achieved their ANCC Magnet® designations. Congratulations to all of the inspiring nursing teams who have ensured exceptional patient care to achieve these well-earned designations that demonstrate the power of nursing! Glens Falls Hospital Inova […]
In October 2025, Qualtrics announced its $6.75 billion acquisition of Press Ganey, one of the largest providers of data analytics, to help improve patient experience. While the effects of this merger may not be seen immediately, it is speculated that the next two years will see Qualtrics and Press Ganey developing AI agents to provide […]
At this year’s Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Conference in Atlanta, GA, the ANCC announced the results of its Magnet 3.0 study. It provides a comprehensive review of the Magnet Recognition Program® and Magnet Model® to ensure they remain relevant, evidence-based, and impactful worldwide. The study confirms what many of us already know: Magnet Designation is strongly associated with […]
Tipton Direct, Tipton Health’s new client portal, is rolling out to nursing partners who are submitting their ANCC Magnet documents in 2026 and 2027. All clients will soon receive an invite to the portal. If you have any questions about the portal and rollout schedule, please send a note to Aimee Porter at [email protected]
