Mayo Clinic nurses bring exceptional skill, compassion, and professionalism to every patient interaction. They work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. Their knowledge and dedication make them trusted leaders in the nursing field.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin have earned the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is the highest recognition a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
Mayo Clinic nurses care for people in many different settings, including hospitals, rehab centers, hospices, outpatient clinics and surgical centers. They also work in many different specialties, such as cancer care, critical care and pediatrics.
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. It also includes Mayo Clinic Health System, a group of clinics and hospitals in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. These locations bring expert nursing care to their local communities.
Team-based care
Every day, nurses use their skills and knowledge to care for people with serious or complex health conditions. Mayo Clinic hires the best nurses who work hard to meet high standards of patient care.
Nurses are an important part of your healthcare team. Your nursing team may include:
- Registered nurses.
- Licensed practical nurses.
- Patient care assistants.
- Patient care technicians.
Nurses also closely coordinate with other healthcare professionals. These include doctors, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers and integrative health specialists. They all work together to provide the best care for you and your family.
Contributions of professional nursing at Mayo Clinic
Nurses provide care that focuses on you and your family. This approach is supported by a work culture that values clear communication, inclusion and diversity, professional growth, and innovation.
Mayo Clinic nurses do more than just bedside care. They help develop new treatments and find new ways to diagnose, treat and manage health conditions. They also teach and train future healthcare professionals.
The roles of nurses
Mayo Clinic nurses play many important roles to make sure you get the best care, including:
- Caring healer. Nurses offer compassionate care based on the best medical research and feedback from the people they help. They check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature. They also listen to your concerns and make sure your care fits your needs and values.
- Teacher. Nurses provide health education to patients, families and communities. They are supported in this effort by outstanding patient education centers at each Mayo Clinic campus.
- Guide. Nurses walk you through every step of your healthcare journey. They work closely with your care team to help you prepare for what comes next, whether it's going home or moving to a different type of care.
- Problem-solver. Nurses are trained to think ahead and find solutions. They help plan and coordinate care for people with complex conditions. They anticipate your needs and act quickly to prevent problems. They also look for ways to improve care at Mayo Clinic.
Learning for better patient care
At Mayo Clinic, nurses have opportunities to grow in their careers. This benefits not only the nurses but their patients and care teams.
Many nurses get advanced degrees, complete special training and earn certification in their specialty areas. They're always looking for new ways to care for you and your family — supporting your physical, emotional and social well-being.
Their commitment to learning is matched by their personal connection with the people for which they care. This means you and your family get the best care possible, tailored to your needs and values.
Nurses as leaders
Mayo Clinic nurses show leadership in many important ways. They:
- Help make decisions in their work areas and across Mayo Clinic.
- Follow evidence-based nursing practices to give you safe, high-quality care.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to improve care.
- Find ways to make it easier for you to get the care you need.
- Use new technologies, such as virtual visits and remote monitoring, to support your care.
- Take part in research to make healthcare better for everyone.
These efforts help make Mayo Clinic a leader in patient-focused, technology-driven, team-based healthcare.
Learn more about nursing roles at Mayo Clinic.
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.
At Mayo Clinic, nurses play an important role in research that helps improve patient care. Some nurses have advanced degrees and lead studies to find new and improved ways to care for people. All nurses are encouraged to take part in research — whether by doing small studies on their unit or by teaming up with expert researchers.
Some of our nurse-scientists have received national and international recognition for their work. Their research has helped improve the health and well-being of people everywhere.
Nursing research makes patient care better, helps nurses grow in their careers, and adds to Mayo Clinic's strong reputation for high-quality healthcare.
Learn more about nursing research at Mayo Clinic.
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