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Following a comprehensive review process that began more than three years ago, Indiana University Health North Hospital has attained Magnet with Distinction recognition.
This is the third time IU Health North has achieved Magnet, and the first time the hospital has earned Magnet with Distinction. This achievement from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.
Less than 10 percent of hospitals across the United States have earned Magnet status. Even fewer have earned Magnet Recognition with Distinction, a new ANCC designation recognizing the highest performing Magnet organizations around the world.
IU Health North nurses were surprised with the news during a retreat.
“It’s such an amazing feeling,” said Carrie Wing, vice president and chief nursing officer of IU Health North. “There was a lot of emotion in the room – it’s a great team. Their heart is there, their enthusiasm is there, their engagement is there. It’s a true honor to lead a team that comes into work every single day with the main focus of how they can best care for our patients and provide the best outcomes. The work, the distinction and this redesignation is a validation that that’s what they do, every day.”
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