IntroductionMagnet hospitals are named for their potential to attract and retain qualified nurses. Magnet hospitals are facilities certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for promoting positive patient outcomes through best nursing practices (Upenieks, 2003). The Magnet environment promotes autonomy and professional nursing practice. Research shows that Magnet hospitals have better work environments, a more educated nursing workforce, superior nurse-to-patient ratios, and higher nurse satisfaction than non-Magnet hospitals (Aiken, Kelly, & McHugh, 2011). Implementing such an environment requires the ability to build trust, accountability and open communication in times of change. The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) has organized 14 strengths of magnetism into 5 model components to measure Magnet Recognition program outcomes. The first of the five components, Transformational Leadership, includes two of the 14 Forces of Magnetism: Quality of Nursing Leadership and Management Style (American Nurses Credentialing Center). The most suitable leadership approach to pursuing Magnet recognition would be a transformational leadership approach. Nursing leaders at a Magnet institution require the ability to predict future health care needs and must devise action plans to meet those needs. They must communicate, monitor, engage and inspire others towards the common goal. Likewise, management must communicate ideas and monitor progress, but must also be ready to organize the initiation and implementation of future paths. Transformational Leadership and the Nurse Executive The most frequent and beneficial type of leadership employed by... half of the paper ...leadership results in responsible and accountable physicians. Future Magnet program physicians will be autonomous planners and decision makers in clinical practice. This leadership method will lead to better job satisfaction in both magnet and non-magnet institutions. ReferencesAiken, K. (2011). Nursing outcomes in magnet and non-magnet hospitals. Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(10), 428-433. doi:10.1097/NNA.Ob013e31822eddbcAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center. (n.d.). Magnet Recognition Program Template. Retrieved March 9, 2012, from http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Magnet/ProgramOverview/New-Magnet-Model.aspxHuber, D. (2010). Nursing leadership and management (4th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Saunders Elsevier.Upenieks, V. (2003). What constitutes effective leadership? Journal of Nursing Administration, 33(9), 456-467.