MUSC Health-Charleston earns Magnet® designation for commitment to nursing excellence

This national honor highlights MUSC’s dedication to empowering nurses and transforming patient care 

 
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 27, 2025)- MUSC Health-Charleston has achieved its third consecutive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a nursing excellence designation that is only achieved by 10% of hospitals in the country. The recognition reflects MUSC’s commitment to professional growth, collaboration and high-quality care.“Our nurses play a vital role in shaping patient outcomes, advancing research and driving innovation,” said Brenda Kendall-Bailey, DNP, MS, RN, CNOR, chief nursing officer at MUSC Health-Charleston. “Earning Magnet® recognition reinforces the commitment of our entire health care team to provide the highest standards of care. This achievement belongs to our nurses and reflects their dedication to excellence every day.”

The Magnet Recognition Program® shared that MUSC has many impressive accomplishments and highlighted four exemplary areas: 

• A commitment to nurse well-being.
• A high percentage of care team members who are achieving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (87%) or professional board certifications.
• A registered nurse’s contributions to organizational goals.
• Increased employee satisfaction scores. 

To achieve Magnet® status, hospitals must go through a rigorous application process that includes detailed documentation of nursing excellence, innovation and patient outcomes. The application process is followed by an on-site visit and evaluation by the ANCC. The designation is awarded to hospitals that meet the highest standards in leadership, nursing practice and quality care. 

For more information on this recognition, please visit MUSC’s  Magnet®  Designation page.

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About MUSC 

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates over 3,100 students in six colleges and trains 950+ residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health and research funding. For information on our academic programs, visit musc.edu.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $7.1 billion. The 31,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.