Magnet® & Pathway to Excellence® Hospitals

At Advocate Health, we’re proud of our continued journey to nursing excellence, as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, Magnet with Distinction®, Pathway to Excellence® and Pathway with Distinction™ Program designation.

Nursing excellence you can trust – built on voice, growth, and practice.

At Advocate Health, nursing excellence is proven through our Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals. These ANCC‑recognized environments empower nurses with a strong professional voice, support career growth, and advance evidence‑based care — so nurses and patients can thrive at every level of practice.

We are proud to hold:

  • 13 Magnet® designations, recognizing 19 facilities
  • 2 Magnet® with Distinction honors
  • 9 Pathway to Excellence® designations, recognizing 12 facilities
  • 2 Pathway with Distinction™ designations

Pathway to Excellence®

Pathway-designated organizations are known for exceptional work environments where nurses feel supported and heard. Facilities must meet six essential standards:

  • Shared decision‑making
  • Supportive leadership
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Well‑being
  • Professional development

Pathway with Distinction™

Pathway with Distinction™ is an elite global designation awarded to a select group of Pathway to Excellence® hospitals that consistently exceed the highest performance standards, as validated by their workforce. In doing so, these organizations represent the top tier of nursing excellence, setting the standard for supportive, values‑driven practice environments.

Magnet® Recognition

Magnet® is considered the gold standard for professional nursing. It honors organizations that demonstrate:

  • Exceptional patient care
  • Innovation in nursing practice
  • Strong interprofessional collaboration
  • A culture where nurses lead, influence, and shape how care is delivered

Magnet® with Distinction

This elite recognition celebrates organizations that surpass Magnet® standards, showcasing the very highest levels of nursing excellence.

Magnet® & Pathway to Excellence® Designations by State

Georgia Hospitals

Illinois Hospitals

North Carolina Hospitals

Wisconsin Hospitals

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