Commission on Magnet Recognition

The ANCC's Commission on Magnet Recognition is a voluntary governing body that oversees the Magnet Recognition Program. Commission members are appointed by ANCC’s Board of Directors, and are representatives from various sectors of the nursing community, which include nursing executive leaders, nurse managers, staff nurses, long-term-care nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses. One commission member represents public consumers. The Commission on Magnet Recognition makes the final determination of award designation.

Sharon H. Pappas PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN	David Marshall JD, DNP, RN, NEA-BC	Adam Meier MSN, RN, NE-BC
Executive Committee Member Chair	Executive Committee Member Vice-Chair	Executive Committee Member

Sabastian Dienst Diplom Pflegewirt	Rick Evans MA	Melissa Fadipe MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Melissa Kline DNP, RN, NEA-BC	Patricia Givens DHA, EdM, RN, NEA-BC	Nancy May DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC
Joy Parchment PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPDC	Helina Somervell DNP, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, NE-BC, FAANP	Danny Van heusden MSN, RN

The Magnet Vision

"Magnet organizations will serve as the fount of knowledge and expertise for the delivery of nursing care globally. They will be solidly grounded in core Magnet principles, flexible, and constantly striving for discovery and innovation. They will lead the reformation of health care; the discipline of nursing; and care of the patient, family, and community."
- The Commission on Magnet Recognition, 2008