Becker's Healthcare July 17, 2024
Self-scheduling has emerged as an increasingly popular option for hospitals and health systems to provide nurses with greater flexibility. However, the concept is not entirely new.
Self-scheduling was first documented at London-based St. George’s Hospital in 1963, according to a 2007 study published in the Journal of Nursing Management. In the 1980s and 90s, the practice gained popularity in the U.S., alongside the rise of Magnet organizations, according to Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, president of the American Nurses Association.
Though the American Nurses Credentialing Center created the formal Magnet Recognition Program we know today, its roots tie back to research from the American Academy of Nursing. In fact, the academy first coined the term “Magnet” in the early...
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