Partnering to achieve and sustain Magnet or Pathway to Excellence Recognition
Across the country, nurse leaders have undertaken the journey toward Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® (PTE) recognition—achievements that set organizations apart as leaders in quality, innovation, and nurse empowerment. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition® and Pathway to Excellence Programs represent a high bar for nursing excellence. The path to designation is rigorous—but with the right support, it’s transformational. Press Ganey stands out as the strategic partner nurse leaders trust to streamline the Magnet and PTE process, accelerate improvement, and turn aspirations into reality.
Why Magnet recognition matters
Magnet or PTE designation is more than an award—it’s an affirmation of an organization’s commitment to exemplary patient care, robust nurse engagement, and clinical outcomes that excel above the rest. The literature consistently shows that Magnet organizations outperform non-Magnet organizations in nurse engagement, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. For nurse leaders, this journey to nursing excellence is both an opportunity and a challenge—one that requires focus on data, culture, and storytelling in equal measure.
Proven expertise: People and platforms
Engaged by 97% of Magnet designated hospitals, Press Ganey offers an unmatched blend of nursing expertise and technology, designed specifically to support organizations in their pursuit of nursing excellence, and, ultimately, Magnet or PTE designation.
Technology
At the heart of our approach are Press Ganey’s nurse focused data platforms: NDNQI® and the Nursing Excellence Solution (NES) with Nursing Intelligence (NI). NDNQI is the largest U.S. database for nursing sensitive indicators used to measure and improve nursing care. NDNQI collects and analyzes over 600 nursing-sensitive metrics to enable evidence-based benchmarking and performance improvement in hospitals and ambulatory care setting quality at the unit level.
Our Nursing Excellence Solution (NES), with the Nursing Intelligence platform, leverages advanced analytics and AI, to automate visualization and unit-level reporting of Magnet readiness. With real-time data collection, robust benchmarking capabilities, and dynamic reporting features, nurse leaders can track clinical outcomes, measure engagement, and visualize progress with confidence. This data-driven process replaces manual effort with targeted insights, allowing nurse leaders to focus on leading change, rather than chasing reports. Outcome measures, nurse-sensitive indicators, and patient experience data are all streamlined into actionable dashboards that fit precise Magnet standards.
Consulting
We’ve listened, heard your concerns, and understand what’s important to you. The Press Ganey Magnet and PTE consulting bundles were developed with your needs in mind. We provide a comprehensive consulting solution that can be purchased as a total solution (gap assessment to site visit preparedness), or you can select the precise support you need at this point in your journey. There are no additional penalties or fees once you have purchased the consulting solution that best fits your needs. If you choose Press Ganey for document writing support, we will turn around all work and deliverables to you within our mutually agreed upon timeframe, throughout the entirety of the document development process. If we don’t, or your document is not accepted by the Magnet Program Office to move forward to site-visit, the overall cost of your engagement will be reduced as part of a risk share agreement.
The benefits of partnering with Press Ganey for Magnet or Pathway to Excellence consulting
| Press Ganey | Competitor(s) | |
| One fee: And no additional penalties. | Penalties may be imposed for missed deadlines. | |
| Risk-share: We guaranteed timely turnaround of documents and deliverables. | Not all of our competitors provide this guarantee. | If we do not meet this commitment, your fee will be reduced. |
| Risk-share: We are committed to working with you to create a final Magnet document that moves your organization on to site visit. | Not all of our competitors make this commitment. | If we do not meet this commitment, your fee will be reduced. |
Consultancy founded on your Press Ganey partnership
Press Ganey’s Magnet consulting is powered by professionals—not just algorithms—bringing together former nurse executives and magnet program directors who have successfully led organizations to Magnet or PTE designation. Our consultants serve as true partners, walking alongside nursing teams from first assessment through document submission, site visit preparation, and ongoing redesignation support.
Together, they help build and strengthen shared governance structures, support the development of compelling Magnet narratives, and foster authentic engagement at all levels. The consulting process feels tailored, because it is: Every strategy is mapped to the realities of local nursing culture and organizational readiness.
More than compliance: A path to lasting change
For Press Ganey, success means more than checking boxes; it’s about leaving a legacy of nursing pride, resilience, and performance improvement. Our solutions support continuous nurse listening, integrate NDNQI data, and enable leadership to not only meet, but exceed, Magnet expectations. As a result, hospitals don’t just earn Magnet® or PTE designation—they build cultures where every nurse and team member feels valued, and every patient receives outstanding care.
Why partner with Press Ganey for Magnet and PTE consulting support?
Press Ganey is the performance improvement partner to 97% of all Magnet organizations.
We provide clients with expert guidance and a full range of services to develop and implement strategies to achieve and sustain Magnet and PTE designation. Some key activities we provide expert support include:
- Comprehensive Magnet or PTE Gap Assessment with recommendations and co-creation of a strategic roadmap
- Ongoing project and implementation support, such as guidance in implementing a shared governance or professional practice model
- Magnet or PTE document support
- Magnet or PTE Program Bootcamp workshops for Magnet/PTE Coordinators and organizational leaders/stakeholders
- Magnet or PTE document writing workshops
- Formal coaching for new Magnet or PTE program leaders
- Magnet mock surveys to prepare organizations for Magnet onsite evaluation
- Ongoing Magnet data management support for patient experience and other data requirements specific to Magnet
Press Ganey: Committed to nursing excellence
As the exclusive sponsor of the ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence prizes, Press Ganey underscores our commitment to amplifying nursing’s voice and accomplishments nationwide. Our mission is simple: Empower nurse leaders, inspire organizational excellence, and celebrate innovation and excellence in nursing care.
Ready to lead your team to Magnet success? With Press Ganey as your partner, the Magnet journey is not just achievable—it’s inspiring, energizing, and rooted in the pursuit of nursing excellence. Reach out to our team to learn more.