The ANCC Magnet program examines applicants' mechanisms for strategic planning and the extent of the involvement of all levels of nursing personnel. Of key importance are the measureable outcomes that result from the stra¬tegic planning processes. Through strategic planning, applicants can establish specific orga-nizational goals that demonstrate increased effi¬ciency or organizational effectiveness or in¬creases in the number of nurses who have certifications or baccalaureate or graduate degrees