Magnet designation Archive — Page 1 of 3

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Ashley Vosilla, MSN, RN, smiling in a bright pink blazer over a black top against a neutral background.
March 24, 2026

Ashley Vosilla chosen as a Magnet appraiser candidate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Appraisers lead an extensive review process for Magnet designation, the highest honor a hospital can achieve for excellence in nursing care.

By Kylie Avery
Ashley Ried, MMHC, RN. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
June 19, 2025

Ashley Ried selected as Magnet appraiser candidate by ANCC

As an appraiser, Ried will receive specialized training and will be responsible for assessing hospitals worldwide to determine if they meet Magnet requirements.

By Kylie Avery
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Katrina Brown smiling at the camera, wearing a mauve jacket over a white top.
November 5, 2024

Katrina Brown receives 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year Award

She has dedicated her career to transforming care for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

By John Howser
Group of healthcare staff posing behind a banner reading “Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics,” “Vanderbilt University Medical Center,” and “4th MAGNET Designation,” with colorful pom-poms and confetti.
November 13, 2023

Vanderbilt well represented at National Magnet Conference

By Matt Batcheldor
Nurses gathered in Light Hall to receive word that VUMC had received a fourth Magnet designation. (photo by Donn Jones)
November 17, 2022

VUMC hospitals and clinics receive fourth Magnet designation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a fourth consecutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the organization announced in a conference call on Nov. 17.

By Matt Batcheldor
Brick building entrance labeled “Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital,” surrounded by leafy trees under a partly cloudy sky.
July 20, 2022

Psychiatric Hospital Magnet visit set for Aug. 22-24

The American Nurses Credentialing Center will bring a team of appraisers to Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) from Aug. 22-24 as part of the Magnet fourth designation process.

By Matt Batcheldor