The Magnet® Journey at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Earns 5th Magnet^®  Designation for Nursing Excellence 

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (RRUCLA) announced in December 2020 the achievement of recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Magnet® for the fourth time! Magnet® commission comments included, "There is a dedication to continual standardization of nursing and all clinical practice across UCLA Health with resources that support clinical care, research/evidence-based practice, and professional development. the Magnet® culture is alive and well."

Magnet® recognition is the highest level of validation that the ANCC can present to health care organizations for their patient outcomes, patient and nurse satisfaction and overall quality of patient care. Roughly 9% of hospitals nationally receive Magnet® recognition and only the top 1% of hospitals have achieved it five times. RRUCLA was initially awarded Magnet® Status for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2005, with re-designated in 2010, 2015, 2020, and again in 2025. This repeated recognition of nursing excellence communicates our commitment to providing evidence-based, innovative and compassionate care to patients, families, and our community.

We are proud to highlight nursing excellence at RRUCLA through ANCC Magnet® designation and are committed to continuing our tradition of excellence!

Embodying Excellence through Professional Governance

The Magnet® model is reflected throughout UCLA Health in our Professional Governance model: