Magnet®-Recognized Nursing Staff in Atlanta
The skilled nurses at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta foster an atmosphere that embodies the patient-focused principle upon which City of Hope was founded. Our nurses create an environment that supports teamwork, work-life balance, employee engagement and professional development, which reflect our hospital’s commitment to providing quality, patient-centered care.
In every corner of City of Hope Atlanta, nurses are delivering outstanding care. That’s why we’re a Magnet-recognized hospital, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide. Awarded by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, Magnet designation recognizes the caliber of a nursing staff and how their expertise and evidence-based practices translate into exceptional patient care.
All City of Hope hospitals — coast to coast — are Magnet-designated.
Through its ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) for Nurse Fellowship and Residency programs, City of Hope Atlanta has also demonstrated excellence in transitioning registered nurses (RNs) and advance practice register nurses (APRNs) to new practice settings.
Leadership in Quality, Safety and Patient Experience
City of Hope Atlanta is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. Accreditation by the CoC, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates our cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, along with access to the wide scope of cancer care services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and support patients throughout their journey.
Our five-star overall and patient experience ratings, the highest ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), beat the national benchmark and demonstrate the quality of patient care regarding readmissions, timeliness, effectiveness of care and patient experience.
Other City of Hope Atlanta quality and safety achievements include:
- Rated as “high performing” in colon cancer surgery by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 rankings
- Certified by the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®)
- Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
- Recognized with the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award®
Meet Chief Nursing Officer Regina Brigman-Lake
Discover how Regina empowers nurses at City of Hope Atlanta to foster a culture of quality, safety and innovation — with patients and caregivers at the center of care.
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
The DAISY Award Foundation was established by a patient’s family who wanted to find a way to thank nurses and honor the work they do for patients and families every day. DAISY partners with health care organizations to recognize nurses’ clinical skills and compassion.
Professional Nursing Development
City of Hope Atlanta is committed to the professional development of nurses at all levels in the organization, with several programs focused on continuing education, professional advancement via the clinical ladder program, professional certification support programs, online learning platforms, evidence-based practice resources and tuition reimbursement benefits. Our nurses take pride in leading and participating in community activities, groups, shared governance committees and other opportunities to help make sure the nursing community’s voices are heard.
Our commitment to professional development is key to achieving and sustaining a culture of nursing excellence — and essential to delivering quality patient care. We’re proud that 80% of our nursing team have earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees or higher, while 35% are Oncology Certified Nurses (OCN).
Nursing Innovation
Nurses at City of Hope Atlanta are dedicated to the advancement of nursing research and evidence-based practices. Nursing research studies approved by the Institutional Review Board are conducted at City of Hope Atlanta in order to expand knowledge and nursing practices related to the care of cancer patients. These studies are intended to gain new knowledge to improve patient outcomes and the work environment for nurses.
Caring for the Atlanta Community
Our nurses not only prioritize quality cancer care for patients at City of Hope Atlanta, but they also support and volunteer in the local community. Nurses at City of Hope Atlanta regularly provide comprehensive health education and screenings in the community with a mission to improve overall health and wellness.
City of Hope Atlanta
Department of Nursing
600 Celebrate Life Pkwy.
Newnan, GA 30265
New patients: (877) 524-4673
Existing patients: (770) 830-2822
