Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital achieves Magnet with Distinction designation for excellent nursing care

Mount Pleasant Hospital joins prestigious group of hospitals with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognition.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Mount Pleasant Hospital teammates after receiving news that they have achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet with Distinction designation for excellence in nursing, a testament to their continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice.

Mount Pleasant Hospital is one of only 11 South Carolina hospitals with Magnet designation. Less than 10 percent of hospitals in the U.S. are Magnet hospitals. The hospital first earned a Pathway to Excellence designation in 2014, followed by redesignations in 2017 and 2021.

This year, Mount Pleasant Hospital not only met Magnet recognition standards, but exceeded scoring thresholds, earning Magnet with Distinction and 15 exemplars related to its geriatric-friendly emergency department, nurse engagement scores, quality outcomes and patient experience. Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital is also Magnet with Distinction-designated and holds the longest continuous streak of designations in the state.

Mount Pleasant Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Happy Everett said she wants teammates to know they have a voice, and that this recognition proves it.

“The entire document is about how they care for patients at the bedside and the strong interdisciplinary relationships we have,” Everett said. “I want our teams to be proud of where they work and to feel empowered, knowing they have a say in how we grow to provide the best possible care for our patients.”

The ANCC’s Magnet with Distinction Recognition Program distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is a prestigious national honor for professional nursing practice.

Magnet with Distinction is an elite credential of nursing quality and confidence. For patients, this credential identifies organizations with satisfied nurses and safe, high-quality care.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare boasts an enviable reputation for its commitment to innovation and excellence in nursing, and for its high standards, not just specific to Mount Pleasant Hospital.

• In October 2024, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital teammates became the first in the state to achieve Magnet designation four consecutive times — this time with the prestigious recognition of Magnet with Distinction.
• Roper Hospital celebrated its first Pathway to Excellence designation in November 2024, marking a significant milestone for the system as all four of its hospitals now hold ANCC recognitions.
• Berkeley Hospital earned its first Pathway to Excellence designation in April 2023 and is also on the road to Magnet designation.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare remains deeply invested in maintaining this credential for nursing excellence, aiming to achieve Magnet designation at all four hospitals by 2030. Earning Magnet with Distinction is an honor that reaffirms the hard work and dedication of the entire team and reinforces its mission of healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence.