“The significance of ANCC Magnet recognition and its positive impact on global safety, quality, mortality rates, patient experience, nurse empowerment, satisfaction, and retention are consistently increasing. There are currently approximately 612Magnet-designated organizations, approximately 10% of US hospitals. The Magnet designation is not easily achieved, requiring rigorous assessment of an organization’s nursing practices, patient care models, and outcomes in the top benchmarks.”

“The Magnet Recognition Program and US News & World Report, although distinct entities, both promote and recognize healthcare quality. The emphasis on nursing excellence championed by the Magnet program aligns with the holistic evaluation of healthcare organizations performed by USNWR. Together, these entities help in informing the public about care quality. As a result, patients can make more informed choices, and hospitals are incentivized to continually elevate their standards and quality to provide the best care.”

Newberry, Lynn, DNP, RN & CEN, NE-BC. (2023). The Magnet Recognition Program(R) and Its Influence on Hospital Rankings: A Connection With US News and World Report. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 53, 621-622.