Jamestown Regional Medical Center Receives National Recognition

Jan 9, 2026

Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been designated as a Pathway to Excellence facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). JRMC is the only healthcare facility in North Dakota to earn this honor.

JRMC spent two years working through the application and evaluation process to achieve the designation, and it will be evaluated every four years. JRMC shared its experience and the importance of receiving the national designation.

JRMC, located in Jamestown, North Dakota, is a Critical Access Hospital and was selected because of the supportive environment that has been created for nursing staff, allowing nurses to be empowered, respected, and valued. There are currently 281 Pathway to Excellence organizations in the U.S.

About Pathway to Excellence

According to the ANCC, "The Pathway to Excellence Program® – the premier designation for healthy work environments – recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff."