Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange One of Only Four California Hospitals to Achieve Magnet Nursing Excellence With Distinction Recognition

Magnet^® designation is considered gold standard for nursing excellence

ORANGE, Calif., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One of only four California hospitals—and 30 hospitals nationwide—Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange has received the highly prestigious Magnet recognition® with "Distinction" from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

This is the fifth consecutive Magnet achievement for Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.

"To achieve our fifth Magnet designation is an extraordinary accomplishment. To be honored with distinction is a powerful affirmation of the dedication, innovation and compassion our nursing teams bring to patient care every single day," said Brian Helleland, chief executive of Providence St. Joseph Hospital and Orange County/High Desert. "Our nurses are the heart of this organization. This designation is a reflection of the pride we take in putting patients first, every time, and validates the extraordinary work happening across every floor, every shift, every day."

The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align strategic goals to improve the patient experience. Research shows that Magnet hospitals consistently deliver higher patient satisfaction, lower mortality rates and improved nurse retention.

The Magnet appraisal team highlighted several areas of distinction in their site visit, including:

• High-quality, evidence-based nursing practices that improve patient safety and satisfaction
• A strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making
• Outstanding support for professional advancement and nursing education
• Proven leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion in both practice and hiring

Providence St. Joseph is one of fewer than 80 hospitals in the nation to achieve five consecutive Magnet recognitions and is among an even smaller group to receive distinction status—a testament to the strength of its nursing leadership, practice environment and measurable outcomes.

This recognition places Providence St. Joseph Hospital among the most accomplished health care organizations in the country. Magnet designation is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence, signifying exceptional patient outcomes, professional development and a culture that empowers nurses at every level.

About Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California is a nationally recognized, 483-bed, not-for-profit Catholic hospital founded in 1929 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital's reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate, family-centered care draws patients from all over the United States. St. Joseph Hospital is part of Providence, a health system serving in 52 hospitals with a comprehensive range of services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. For more information visit: providence.org/stjoseph.

SOURCE Providence St. Joseph Hospital