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Sharp Mary Birch celebrated for nursing excellence

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns the prestigious Magnet designation for its excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care.

The nursing staff at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns continues to lead the way in transforming care at the bedside and in their work environment.

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns is a proud recipient of the prestigious Magnet® designation for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. Magnet designation is the highest honor given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence.

We're dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative and safe nursing care that anticipates our patients' needs and exceeds expectations. Currently, Sharp Mary Birch is one of only 34 hospitals in California, and among only 8 percent of hospitals nationwide, to receive this prestigious recognition.

At Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, we're proud to highlight our nurses’ commitment to excellence through research, education and community partnerships with nursing schools of education.

Download our reports to read about the key accomplishments of our Sharp Mary Birch nursing teams:

2022 Accomplishments (PDF)

2022 Nursing Report (PDF)