Nursing

Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program-Site Visit (PDF)

Mayo Clinic is committed to nursing excellence through education, research and outstanding patient care and innovation. The Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing is one of the largest and most respected groups of nurses in the world.

Magnet designation

Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin have been awarded Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Magnet Recognition Program designates healthcare organizations that provide quality patient care and excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice.

Learn more about the Magnet Recognition Program.

Level 1 surgical center

Mayo Clinic Children's is a Level 1 children's surgical center, the highest verification awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This distinction recognizes the surgical excellence of our multispecialty teams — including surgeons, anesthesiologists, doctors, nurses and more — who meet or exceed ACS criteria for quality of surgical care for newborns, babies, children and teenagers.

Top ranked

Mayo Clinic is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, reflecting overall excellence but also high scores in the ranking's surgical categories, including but not limited to:

• Cardiology & heart surgery
• Ear, nose & throat
• Gastroenterology & GI surgery
• Neurology & neurosurgery
• Pulmonology & lung surgery

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's quality rankings.