Magnet Recognition Program

The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve. A Magnet designation indicates to patients and the public that these organizations have met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery.

Children's National Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and they are now applying for redesignation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail.

• All comments must be submitted by May 30, 2025
• Anonymous comments should be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.
• Please note that ALL COMMENTS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIALand will not be shared with the organization.

Send Comments to:

American Nurses Association
Magnet Recognition Program Office
Attn: Marguerite Smalls
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910

E-Mail Comments to: [email protected]

Why is Magnet important?

Magnet recognition acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations worldwide. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement and the role nurses play as interprofessional team members to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Click here to learn more about the Magnet Recognition Program.