The Magnet difference
At Providence, we are committed to nursing excellence and empowering nurses to reach their true potential. Our ministries (hospitals) have achieved or are journeying toward Magnet or Pathway to Excellence achievement through the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
- Magnet is considered the “gold standard” of nursing excellence in the United States.
- Pathway to Excellence recognizes hospitals that create healthy work environments for nurses.
Achieving Magnet designation or Pathway to Excellence designation reminds us of our individual and collective calling to give the best care to every patient, every time.
Benefits for caregivers, patients and our facilities
Independent research shows that Magnet and Pathways to Excellence facilities consistently outperform by demonstrating:
For nurses
- Autonomy in clinical practice
- Higher rates of job satisfaction
- Lower incidence of needle stick injuries
- More appropriate registered nurse mix
For patients
- Increased satisfaction and confidence levels
- Increased stability in care and positive outcomes
- Lower mortality rates
- Shorter lengths of stay
For our facilities
- Collaborative work environment
- Increased attraction of high-caliber nurses, physicians and specialists
- Increased retention and recruitment of nurses
- Lower rates of staff nurse turnover
"Magnet designation is like the ‘Nobel Prize’ for nursing and our organization. Providence nursing managers and I are strongly committed to enhancing your personal growth in practice. Our primary focus is nursing excellence, but our journey will also reflect transformational leadership, shared governance and teamwork, exemplary professional practice, use of new knowledge, innovation and research—all verified through documented outcomes of patient care."
- Kathy Harren, RN, MHA, CNE
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance – Torrance, CA
Our Magnet or Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals
