"It Takes a Virtual Village" Achieving Magnet Redesignation Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Canada's Magnet Hospital Journey.

This article outlines how a Canadian hospital achieved the American Nursing Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program redesignation after participating in a virtual site visit (VSV) appraisal process amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Within our current COVID-19 landscape, being a resilient Magnet-designated organization is paramount. In this context, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has developed a VSV model that (1) extends the use of audio/video (A/V) conferencing technology to showcase nursing excellence; (2) maintains the integrity of the appraisal process; and (3) ensures the safety and well-being of staff, patients and their care partners, and the appraisers.