From left, VUMC nurses Micki Powell, R.N., Martha Davidson, MSN, R.N., Jennifer Thomas, BSN, R.N., and Venus Manuel, MSN, R.N., brainstorm ideas for Vanderbilt’s third Magnet journey. On Jan. 9, the Magnet Education Committee officially launched its efforts to help the Medical Center once again obtain Magnet recognition, the highest honor for nursing. Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Magnet recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.