Magnet Status

UF Health Shands Hospital has distinguished itself by achieving five consecutive Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Fewer than 1% of hospitals and health systems nationwide have achieved the designation and only 23 in Florida hold Magnet status. With this designation, UF Health joins only 43 other health care organizations in the nation to receive the Magnet designation five or more consecutive times. UF Health’s first such honor was in 2003. Each designation lasts four years. The Magnet Recognition Program uses a rigorous process designed to recognize nursing excellence and provide consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure quality care. To maintain ANCC Magnet status, we have consistently demonstrated the ability to meet evolving standards for nursing excellence.


Working at a Magnet Hospital Means:

  • We’re recruiting the best and the brightest nurses nationally and internationally.
  • The community recognizes you as the best of the best.
  • We’re developing tomorrow’s leaders in nursing.
  • You’re part of an interdisciplinary team whose members demonstrate respect and admiration.
  • The best students will want to train here.
  • You’re joining a team of nurses who are dedicated to the highest level of quality care and who understand and respect the cultural and ethnic diversity of our patients, their significant others and our fellow health care providers.
  • Other health care providers across the nation will look to you as a model of the best practices in nursing services.
  • You’re part of a team that’s achieving excellent patient outcomes.
  • You’re a main contributor to our health care system’s overall success.
  • You’re learning from and growing under a nursing leadership team that’s taking nursing to a new standard of excellence.
  • You’re raising the standard of care for all other health care professionals who work around you.
  • You’re joining a team of employees who are treated fairly, equitably and with the utmost respect.
  • You’re complying with all federal and state nursing regulations and adhering to and exceeding quality standards.