Having read the recent article "Effective Collaboration Among Magnet Hospitals: A Win-Win for Nurses and Institutions" (In the Community, July), I feel compelled to share my excitement for such a remarkable effort.

As the nurse manager of a Beacon-designated ICU, I think this collaboration is not only a win-win for nurses and institutions but, most importantly, for patients and their families. If other health care systems would follow the lead of the six hospitals in this article, together we could improve patient and provider outcomes by offering excellent care to every patient, every time.

Jana Elliott, BSN, RN

Reno, NV