Nurse retention has been one of the most significant indicators used to determine nursing models of excellence since the inception of “Magnet” hospitals in 1983. As guest issue editor for NAQ 34:3, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise has selected the first article in this issue as “the editor’s pick.”
Certainly each article merits our attention as we endeavor to engage our nursing communities in order to achieve excellence in all practice settings. Keeping patient and family centered care as our guiding star in the asteroids of healthcare reform, with so many shooting stars will require the most skillful navigation and expert nursing leadership. NAQ will strive to provide hallmark quality articles in the forthcoming issues in order for you to make a difference at the bedside and at the financial decision making encounters. Watch for a new look as we add key focus points to our cover and please let us know what you think-pros and con. Thank you for your continued readership and support.
Barbara J. Brown, Editor-in-Chief