<P> In 1997, ANCC changed the official name of the program to the Magnet Nursing Services Recognition Program . </P> <P> The following year, the program was expanded by ANCC to include recognition of long term care facilities . </P> <P> By 2000, ANCC had received numerous requests to expand the program outside of the US . The ANCC Board then expanded the program to recognize healthcare organizations abroad . </P> <P> In 2002, ANCC once again changed the official name of the program to its current name, Magnet Recognition Program . </P>

What are the goals for the designation magnet recognition program for nursing