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:

  • 16 Magnet® designations, recognizing 22 facilities
  • 4 Magnet® with Distinction honors
  • 17 Pathway to Excellence® designations, recognizing 25 facilities
  • 4 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

Advocate Health Care Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® facilities

Please read below to learn more about how our Advocate Health Care facilities are participating in the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® programs.

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Advocate Children’s Hospital is a 279-bed pediatric hospital and one of the largest providers of pediatric care in Illinois and the Midwest. With campuses in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, the hospital serves as a major pediatric referral center, offering expert care across Level IV NICUs, Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers, critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, behavioral health, and transport services. Its highly skilled nursing team is nationally recognized for excellence, earning Magnet® Recognition with Distinction.

Highlights

  • More than 1,080 nurses deliver specialized pediatric care across two campuses.
  • 89.5% of nurses hold advanced degrees, and 52% of eligible nurses are certified.
  • Recognized as the first pediatric hospital to achieve Magnet® with Distinction.
  • 41 nurse-led quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research initiatives launched in 2025.
  • Nationally recognized programs include Beacon Awards for Excellence and ECMO Center of Excellence designations.

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Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is home to more than 2,600 nurses who provide compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing patient safety, research, and innovation. The organization fosters a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and nursing excellence, earning its fifth Magnet® designation in 2024.


Highlights

  • More than 650 certified nurses and 83% of RNs hold a BSN or higher.
  • Over $1 million invested annually in nursing education assistance.
  • More than 200 newly licensed nurses joined the team in 2025.
  • 95% of nursing units presented internally disseminated projects.
  • Active nursing research focuses on workplace violence prevention, safety, and healthy work environments.

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Advocate Condell Medical Center is a 275-bed community hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, Illinois. Nurses at Condell are known for delivering advanced, compassionate care while actively engaging in professional governance, mentorship, community outreach, and clinical innovation. The hospital is proudly Magnet® recognized and is pursuing its third Magnet designation.

Highlights

  • More than 80% of nurses hold a BSN or higher, with 100+ nurses holding advanced degrees.
  • Over 30% of RNs are certified and 50% of nurses have five or more years of tenure.
  • Robust professional governance structure with representation from all nursing departments.
  • Hosted more than 350 nursing students in 2025.
  • Podium presentations at the 2024 and 2025 ANCC Magnet Conferences and implementation of innovative workplace violence prevention initiatives.

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Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is a 313-bed hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the only Level I Trauma Center in DuPage County. Known for excellence in heart, spine, cancer, and trauma care, the hospital has maintained a strong commitment to nursing excellence through the Magnet Recognition Program since 2009.

Highlights

  • Four-time Magnet® designated facility.
  • 42% of RNs are certified and 86% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Exceeded nursing excellence benchmarks in all nursing satisfaction categories.
  • Robust professional governance councils support nursing practice, research, and professional development.
  • Recognized with multiple nursing awards, including the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award and AACN Silver Beacon Award for Excellence.

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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is a 176-bed community hospital in Barrington, Illinois, known for delivering high-quality care in trauma, stroke, cardiac, orthopedic, maternity, and cancer services. Its nursing team prioritizes patient-centered care, shared decision-making, and clinical excellence, earning the hospital three Magnet® designations.

Highlights

  • 81% of nurses hold a BSN or advanced degree.
  • Sixteen Professional Governance Councils support nursing leadership and engagement.
  • Four-time recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award.
  • Offers an ANCC-recognized Practice Transition Accreditation Program® for new nurses.
  • Supports innovation through virtual nursing, active nursing research, and nurse-led governance.

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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is a 397-bed teaching hospital serving Chicago’s Lakeview community. Nurses lead innovation and patient care excellence across advanced specialty programs while helping shape the future of healthcare through research, professional governance, and new care delivery models. The hospital has achieved four Magnet® designations for nursing excellence.

Highlights

  • 90% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • Nearly 300 certified nurses and more than 900 nurses across the organization.
  • Supports nursing advancement with over $1.3 million awarded through the Clinical Advancement Program.
  • Features 21 unit councils and strong nursing governance participation.
  • Demonstrates a strong culture of scholarship with podium presentations, publications, and research dissemination.

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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 708-bed teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III Perinatal Center located in Park Ridge, Illinois. The hospital is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation, supported by a highly engaged nursing workforce committed to quality, safety, and professional development. Lutheran General has earned five Magnet® designations.

Highlights

  • More than 1,900 nurses provide care across the organization.
  • 86% of RNs hold a BSN or higher, and more than 200 nurses have advanced degrees.
  • 93% retention rate for nurse residency participants and only a 3.08% RN vacancy rate.
  • More than 50 frontline Professional Governance members participate across six nursing sub-councils.
  • Recognized with Lantern Awards, Beacon Awards, Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals, and Best Hospital for Maternity Care honors.

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Advocate Sherman Hospital is a 255-bed community hospital in Elgin, Illinois, known for its culture of compassion, inclusion, and service excellence. Nurses are empowered through professional governance, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities while helping drive systemwide innovation and quality initiatives. Sherman has been Magnet® recognized since 2012.

Highlights

  • More than 700 nurses support patient care throughout the organization.
  • 84% of nurses hold a BSN or advanced degree.
  • Outperforms national benchmarks in nursing satisfaction.
  • Nursing professional governance has empowered nurses to lead change for more than 20 years.
  • Offers robust development opportunities including nurse residency, mentorship, evidence-based practice fellowships, and clinical advancement programs.

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Advocate South Suburban Hospital is a 244-bed nonprofit community hospital that provides a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Nurses play a vital role in advancing patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence while supporting innovative outpatient services and specialty programs throughout the community.

Highlights

  • 100% of new graduate nurses participate in nurse residency.
  • Stroke Care Excellence Award recipient and DNV Primary Stroke Center.
  • Center of Excellence in four surgical specialties and nationally recognized cardiac and cancer programs.
  • 81% of nurses have five or more years of tenure.
  • Nursing teams actively contribute to quality improvement presentations at national conferences.

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Advocate Trinity Hospital is a 205-bed nonprofit acute care hospital where nurses lead with compassion, advocacy, and a deep commitment to health equity. The organization is particularly recognized for advancing Black maternal health and investing in nursing education, leadership development, and mentorship while pursuing its ANCC Pathway to Excellence® journey.

Highlights

  • 100% of new graduate nurses participate in nurse residency.
  • Professional Governance representation exists across all nursing units.
  • Three units have remained CLABSI-free for three years and three units have remained CAUTI-free for three years.
  • Ranked among the Top 20 Best Hospitals in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.
  • National recognitions include Gold Plus Stroke and Heart Failure Awards, LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, and Best Hospitals for Black America.

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Atrium Health Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® facilities

Please read below to learn more about how our Atrium Health facilities are participating in the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® programs.

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Atrium Health Behavioral Health includes two specialized behavioral health facilities in Charlotte and Davidson, North Carolina, offering 166 inpatient beds, a stand-alone emergency department, and comprehensive outpatient services. Nurses provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care while helping foster a safe, supportive environment for patients and teammates. The organization has advanced to the survey phase of its ANCC Pathway to Excellence® journey.

Highlights

  • 220 nurses support inpatient, emergency, and outpatient behavioral health services.
  • 54% of RNs hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • All new graduate nurses participate in an accredited Transition to Practice Program.
  • Staff-reported injuries decreased by 24.4% in 2025 through safety-focused initiatives.
  • Workplace Violence Committee, restraint committee, and duress alarm implementation support teammate safety.

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Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional healthcare destination where more than 1,200 nurses deliver high-quality, patient-centered care guided by shared governance, professional development, and nursing excellence. The organization is committed to giving nurses a voice in decision-making while supporting innovation, leadership, and clinical advancement. Atrium Health Cabarrus earned its first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2024.

Highlights

  • More than 1,260 RNs and 38 LPNs provide care across the hospital.
  • 393 RNs (31%) are certified, and 58% of nurses hold advanced degrees.
  • Five Professional Governance Councils support nurse-led decision making.
  • Nationally accredited nurse residency program welcomed 106 new graduate nurses in 2025.
  • Recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and Bariatric Center of Excellence.

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Atrium Health Central Market is a Magnet®-designated academic healthcare system that includes Carolinas Medical Center, Mercy, Levine Children’s Hospital, Levine Cancer Institute–Morehead, and more than 25 ambulatory clinics. With more than 4,500 nurses across multiple care settings, the organization delivers highly specialized care while advancing nursing research, professional development, and evidence-based practice. The hospital system has achieved three ANCC Magnet® designations.

Highlights

  • More than 4,500 nurses support care across Central Market facilities.
  • 40% of RNs are certified and 64% of nurses hold advanced degrees.
  • Supports ongoing nursing scholarship with 12 active and 7 completed nurse research studies.
  • 145 nurses attended the Advocate Research & Nursing Professional Development Conference.
  • Nationally recognized through Magnet®, Beacon, Lantern, Planetree, NICHE®, and CARF designations.

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Atrium Health Cleveland and Atrium Health Kings Mountain are community hospitals serving Cleveland County, North Carolina, with a combined 308 beds. As rural hospitals, they foster a strong nursing culture centered on shared decision-making, professional growth, quality, safety, and community engagement. The hospitals earned their first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

Highlights

  • More than 670 nurses practice across the Cleveland and Kings Mountain campuses.
  • 217 certified RNs and 124 Clinical Ladder participants support nursing excellence.
  • Academic partnerships provide nursing education opportunities with local colleges and universities.
  • Nurses contributed national presentations, conference posters, and professional webinars.
  • Community outreach includes Stop the Bleed training, food assistance initiatives, and back-to-school programs.

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Atrium Health Lincoln fosters a supportive, community-focused nursing environment grounded in professional excellence, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care. Nurses are empowered through professional governance, certification support, leadership development, and robust quality initiatives. The hospital earned its first Magnet® Recognition with Distinction designation.

Highlights

  • 314 registered nurses support care delivery throughout the organization.
  • 37% of RNs are certified and 60% of nurses hold advanced degrees.
  • Achieved zero CLABSI and CAUTI infections in 2025.
  • 45% of RNs participated in a Professional Governance Health Research Study.
  • Five nurses were recognized among North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses in 2025.

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Atrium Health Pineville is known for delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while fostering a collaborative and supportive nursing culture. Through shared governance, professional development, and clinical excellence, nurses are empowered to make meaningful contributions that improve outcomes for patients and families. The hospital earned its first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2024.

Highlights

  • More than 1,160 nurses provide care across the hospital.
  • Nearly 50% of nurses hold advanced degrees.
  • Outperforms national benchmarks in nursing satisfaction scores.
  • Offers extensive professional development opportunities, including 8,750 educational encounters and 41 continuing education courses.
  • Recognized for excellence in stroke care, spine surgery, bypass surgery outcomes, and Black maternal health.

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Atrium Health Stanly is a rural community hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina, offering emergency, intensive care, behavioral health, medical-surgical, telemetry, women’s services, and surgical care. Nurses play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence through professional governance, workforce development, and innovative care models. The hospital is currently on its ANCC Pathway to Excellence® journey.

Highlights

  • 205 nurses support patient care throughout the organization.
  • Four Professional Governance Councils give nurses a voice in organizational decision making.
  • Adult inpatient units remained CLABSI-free throughout the year.
  • Workforce development initiatives include nurse externships, student nurse partnerships, and leadership development programs.
  • Earned four consecutive Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” ratings.

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Atrium Health Union, Union West, and Anson promote a positive practice environment built on shared decision-making, leadership, quality, safety, well-being, and professional development. Nurses are actively involved in governance, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes and workplace culture. The organization earned its first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation in 2024.

Highlights

  • More than 735 registered nurses provide care across the three facilities.
  • 100% of nursing units have a Unit-Based Council.
  • Achieved a 58% reduction in unassisted patient falls and zero CLABSI events in 2025.
  • 161 nurses completed the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway for advancement.
  • Recipient of the 2025 ANCC Pathway Award® recognizing nursing workflow innovation.

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Atrium Health University City is a 117-bed hospital serving northeast Charlotte and surrounding communities through acute care, women’s services, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency care. Nurses are supported through strong professional governance, career development programs, and a culture focused on compassion, communication, and patient-centered care. The hospital became ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated in 2025.

Highlights

  • More than 500 registered nurses support patient care across the organization.
  • Accredited Transition to Practice Program for new nurses.
  • Six Facility-Based Nursing Councils and Unit-Based Councils across all nursing units.
  • Recognized as an Oral and Maxillofacial Center of Excellence.
  • National recognitions include Best Maternity Hospital, Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, and Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces Award.

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Atrium Health Floyd Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® facilities

Please read below to learn more about how our Atrium Health Floyd facilities are participating in the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® programs.

Atrium Health Floyd is a leading healthcare system serving northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama, comprised of three hospitals, behavioral health services, hospice care, and a stand-alone emergency department. The organization has built a strong nursing culture focused on professional governance, workforce development, safety, and nurse residency success. Atrium Health Floyd has submitted its Pathway to Excellence® documentation and is currently pursuing designation.


Highlights

  • Pathway to Excellence® application submitted and actively pursuing designation.
  • More than 233 certified nurses, 204 Clinical Advancement Program participants, and 615 nurses with bachelor’s degrees or higher.
  • 100% of inpatient units have Professional Governance representation.
  • Nurse Residency Program achieved an 81% nurse tech-to-RN conversion rate and 87% one-year retention rate.
  • Reduced workplace violence events by 26% through enhanced security initiatives and teammate safety investments.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® facilities

Please read below to learn more about how our Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist facilities are participating in the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® programs.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is an 885-bed academic medical center with more than 3,400 registered nurses providing advanced, community-focused care. Built upon a strong professional governance structure, the organization empowers nurses to influence practice, improve outcomes, and advance the future of healthcare through education, research, and leadership development. The hospital is currently on its ANCC Pathway to Excellence® journey.

Highlights

  • More than 3,400 registered nurses across the organization.
  • 72% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • More than 780 nurses participated in the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway.
  • Strong commitment to nursing scholarship with publications, presentations, and external board participation.
  • Professional governance structure includes unit, division, leadership, and coordinating councils led by direct care nurses.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center is a nationally recognized hospital in Bermuda Run, North Carolina, known for award-winning care, exceptional patient experience, and a strong commitment to nursing excellence. Nurses thrive in a culture built on shared governance, professional growth, and continuous learning. The hospital is proudly recognized as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® with Distinction™ facility.

Highlights

  • ANCC Pathway to Excellence® with Distinction™ designated.
  • Eight consecutive Leapfrog A ratings and seven consecutive CMS 5-Star ratings.
  • More than a year without a CAUTI, CLABSI, or HAPI event.
  • 29% of RNs hold specialty certification and 30% participate in the Clinical Ladder Program.
  • RN Apprentice Programs support career advancement for LPNs and Nursing Assistants.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center is a 351-bed community hospital where nurses deliver patient- and family-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The organization emphasizes shared governance, professional development, and innovation while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and belonging. The hospital is currently seeking its first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

Highlights

  • More than 730 nurses and 135 certified RNs.
  • Active Nursing Professional Governance structure supports nurse-led decision making.
  • 238 nursing ideas implemented through shared decision-making in 2025.
  • 140 nurses participated in the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway Program.
  • More than $100,000 awarded for nursing professional development and continuing education.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is a community hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting professional growth and collaboration among its nursing staff. Nurses are empowered through mentorship, professional governance, continuing education, and opportunities to share innovations across the organization. The hospital is currently on the journey to ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

Highlights

  • 129 direct care nurses support patient care across the organization.
  • 60% of nurses hold advanced degrees and 61% have five or more years of tenure.
  • Tuition assistance and certification support help nurses advance their careers.
  • Direct care nurses attend conferences and participate in abstract and poster development.
  • Recognized for clinical excellence, including Stroke Gold Plus and Joint Replacement awards.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center is a 130-bed acute care hospital that has served its community for more than 70 years. Nurses are supported through active professional governance, evidence-based practice initiatives, professional development opportunities, and a culture of recognition. The hospital is currently seeking its first ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

Highlights

  • More than 260 nurses provide care across the organization.
  • All nursing units have active Professional Governance participation.
  • More than 35 nurses participate in the Clinical Ladder Program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and certification preparation programs support career growth.
  • Recognized with the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Care, and Primary Stroke Certification.

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Aurora Health Care Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® facilities

Please read below to learn more about how our Aurora Health Care facilities are participating in the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® programs.

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Aurora BayCare Medical Center is a 167-bed hospital serving the Greater Green Bay area and Northeast Wisconsin. Nurses practice in a highly collaborative environment supported by professional governance, advanced clinical resources, and nationally recognized specialty programs, including trauma, stroke, neonatal, and geriatric care.


Highlights

  • 746 nurses support care across the organization.
  • 39% of nurses are specialty certified and 74% hold advanced degrees.
  • 100% of nursing units have professional governance representation.
  • 100% of new graduate nurses participate in nurse residency.
  • Recognized with Leapfrog Grade A, Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals, and Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience awards.

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Aurora Lakeland Medical Center is a rural community hospital that has served Walworth County, Wisconsin, for more than 108 years. Supported by a highly tenured nursing workforce and strong professional governance, the organization is committed to nursing excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth. The hospital is currently pursuing ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.

Highlights

  • 183 nurses provide care across the organization.
  • 67% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • 100% of nursing units participate in Professional Governance.
  • 100% of new graduates complete the Transition to Practice Program.
  • National recognitions include the AACN ICU Beacon Award, ENA ED Lantern Award, and U.S. News High Performing Maternity Care designation.

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Aurora Medical Center Bay Area is a rural hospital in northern Wisconsin known for its family-like culture and strong commitment to nurse well-being, professional growth, and shared decision-making. The hospital earned ANCC Pathway to Excellence® with Distinction recognition, reflecting its exceptional nursing practice environment.

Highlights

  • ANCC Pathway to Excellence® with Distinction designated.
  • 170 registered nurses support patient care.
  • 88% nursing extern hire rate and 13 nurse residency completions in 2025.
  • CAUTI-free for 18 months and CLABSI-free for 24 months.
  • Leapfrog Grade A hospital with Stroke Gold Plus and Target Stroke Honor Roll recognition.

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Aurora Medical Center Burlington is a longstanding community hospital with more than 102 years of serving patients and families across southeastern Wisconsin. Supported by an experienced nursing workforce and strong professional governance structure, the hospital is dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and quality outcomes. The organization is currently pursuing ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.


Highlights

  • 230 nurses support care throughout the hospital.
  • 73% of nurses have four or more years of tenure.
  • 100% of nursing units participate in Professional Governance.
  • 100% of new graduates complete the Transition to Practice Program.
  • Recognized with the ENA ED Lantern Award, AORN Go Clear Award, and Age-Friendly Health System designation.

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Aurora Medical Center Grafton is a suburban tertiary care hospital delivering comprehensive, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes across multiple specialties. Nurses are empowered through evidence-based practice, professional autonomy, shared governance, and extensive professional development opportunities. The organization is currently on its journey toward Magnet® Recognition.


Highlights

  • 598 registered nurses provide care across the hospital.
  • 75% of nurses have a BSN or higher degree.
  • More than 100 nurses actively participate in Professional Governance.
  • RN turnover remained below 7% in 2024 and 2025.
  • Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and nationally recognized maternity care provider.

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Aurora Medical Center Kenosha is a 74-bed hospital serving southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois through three specialized care locations. Nurses deliver personalized, high-quality care with strong outcomes in cardiac care, women’s health, cancer care, and maternity services while advancing nursing excellence through research, professional development, and governance. The hospital is currently on its journey toward Magnet® Recognition.


Highlights

  • 386 nurses provide care across the organization.
  • 269 nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • More than 50 nurses actively participate in Professional Governance.
  • One year CAUTI-free and one year CLABSI-free.
  • 27 new graduate nurses completed Nurse Residency in 2025.

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Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County is a community-focused hospital where nurses are dedicated to building trusting relationships while providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The organization supports professional growth through robust residency programs, academic partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and strong professional governance. The hospital is currently on its Pathway to Excellence® journey.


Highlights

  • More than 135 registered nurses support patient care.
  • 100% of nursing units have professional governance representation.
  • CAUTI-free for two years.
  • Offers LPN, experienced nurse, and new graduate residency programs.
  • Recognized as a Top 100 Hospital, Top 20 Rural Hospital, and Leapfrog Grade A recipient.

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Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant is a 60-bed acute care hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, rehabilitation, imaging, and pharmacy services to Racine County and surrounding communities. The facility combines advanced technology with patient-centered care to create an environment focused on healing, innovation, and exceptional outcomes.


Highlights

  • 198 registered nurses provide care across the organization.
  • 72.7% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • 23 nurses completed Nurse Residency in 2025.
  • More than 2,400 clinical hours were completed across five nursing programs.
  • Recognized as a DNV Primary Stroke Center and Age-Friendly Health System.

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Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County is a 113-bed community hospital offering emergency, orthopedic, sports medicine, women’s health, and Level II NICU services. Nurses practice in a collaborative environment supported by professional governance, nurse residency, mentorship, and strong quality outcomes.


Highlights

  • 393 nurses support patient care.
  • 100% of nursing units have Unit-Based Councils.
  • 85% nursing extern hire rate in 2025.
  • CLABSI-free for more than four years.
  • Recognized with Leapfrog Grade A, Stroke Gold Plus, Birthing Friendly designation, and Commission on Cancer accreditation.

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Aurora Medical Center Summit is a 117-bed hospital serving Waukesha and Jefferson counties with advanced trauma, stroke, orthopedic, cardiovascular, rehabilitation, and women’s health services. Nurses are deeply involved in professional governance, research, and quality improvement initiatives that drive exceptional patient outcomes. The organization is currently on its ANCC Magnet® Recognition journey.


Highlights

  • 388 registered nurses support care delivery.
  • More than 80 nurses participate in Professional Governance.
  • 100% nursing extern hire rate in 2025.
  • Adult medical-surgical units have been CLABSI-free for more than two years.
  • Earned a CMS 5-Star Rating, Leapfrog Grade A, and Wisconsin Hospital Association Quality Award.

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Aurora Medical Center Washington County is a 71-bed community hospital in Hartford, Wisconsin, with a long-standing commitment to nursing excellence, patient-centered care, and professional governance. In 2024, the organization achieved its second ANCC Magnet® designation, recognizing the hospital’s outstanding nursing practice environment and patient outcomes.


Highlights

  • Magnet® recognized with 16 Magnet exemplars.
  • 76.6% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • ICU has remained CAUTI- and CLABSI-free for more than 11 years.
  • Clinical nurses reduced telemetry-related safety events by 55% through Professional Governance initiatives.
  • Nurses reached more than 3,500 community members through outreach programs in 2025.

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Aurora Psychiatric Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral health services across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intake settings for patients ages five through older adulthood. Nurses deliver holistic, patient-centered psychiatric care while benefiting from a culture focused on professional development, well-being, and shared decision-making.


Highlights

  • 133 nurses support behavioral health services.
  • 74.4% of nurses hold a BSN or higher and 28.6% hold advanced degrees.
  • 100% of newly licensed nurses participate in Nurse Residency.
  • Zero nursing findings during the 2025 annual accreditation survey.
  • 83.3% of nurse externs converted into RN positions.

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Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a 386-bed community hospital serving Milwaukee through a broad range of specialty services, including maternity care, neonatal intensive care, stroke care, and community health programs. Nurses contribute to strong quality outcomes, research, evidence-based practice, and innovative care delivery models that improve patient experiences and outcomes.


Highlights

  • 551 nurses support patient care.
  • 77% of nurses hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
  • ICU earned the AACN Silver Beacon Award in 2025.
  • Maintained zero hospital-acquired infections in ACE Medical for more than two years.
  • U.S. News named the hospital among America’s Best Maternity Hospitals from 2024-2026.

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Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed quaternary care hospital delivering nationally recognized cardiovascular, neurological, oncology, and rehabilitation services. With more than 40 years of nursing shared decision-making and governance, the organization has established a culture of nursing excellence, innovation, and professional growth. Aurora St. Luke’s achieved its sixth consecutive Magnet® designation in 2024.


Highlights

  • More than 2,200 registered nurses provide care across the organization.
  • More than 250 nurses serve in Professional Governance roles.
  • 279 nurses completed New Graduate Nurse Residency.
  • 25 quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research projects were disseminated nationally.
  • Recognized with the ENA Lantern Award and ANCC Magnet® designation.

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Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore is a 112-bed hospital serving Milwaukee’s South Shore communities through compassionate, patient-centered care. Nurses practice within a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional governance while advancing nursing excellence and patient outcomes. The hospital is currently pursuing ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation.


Highlights

  • 273 nurses support patient care.
  • One in four nurses participates in Professional Governance.
  • Two nurse-driven research studies are currently underway.
  • National recognition includes a second-place award at the ANCC Magnet Conference.
  • Recognized as a Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System and American Heart Association Gold Plus recipient for Stroke and Heart Failure.

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Aurora West Allis Medical Center provides a broad range of specialty care services, including critical care, emergency care, cancer care, women’s health, robotic surgery, and a Level III NICU. Nurses are empowered through professional governance, research, innovation, and workforce development initiatives designed to support a positive practice environment. The hospital is currently on its ANCC Pathway to Excellence® journey.

Highlights

  • 609 nurses provide care across the organization.
  • 72.4% of nurses hold a BSN or higher degree.
  • Hosted 294 nursing students from 14 schools of nursing.
  • Adult units remained CLABSI-free throughout 2025.
  • Recognized with Stroke Gold Plus, AORN Go Clear Award, and U.S. News High Performing Maternity Care designation.

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