King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH and RC) Jeddah branch has made history by becoming the first independent member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma).
This significant achievement underscores the global recognition this hospital enjoys for its nursing excellence.
As the first institution in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to receive the prestigious Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) three times by 2023, KFSH and RC Jeddah has solidified its position as a leader in nursing care.
The Magnet Recognition is the highest honor in nursing, acknowledging hospitals for their dedication to quality care, innovation, and positive patient outcomes.
Founded in 1922, Sigma is present in over 100 countries and has a membership of more than 35,000 nursing professionals worldwide. It promotes excellence in nursing practices, education, and research and grants charters to healthcare institutions.
Joining Sig
ma Theta Tau will provide KFSH and RC nurses with numerous benefits, including networking opportunities, scholarships, conferences, and access to cutting-edge research. These resources will further enhance the hospital’s ability to deliver exceptional patient care.
KFSH and RC was recognized for the second consecutive year for its outstanding contributions to healthcare. It was ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the world’s top 250 academic medical centers.
According to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings, it was named the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East. Newsweek magazine included KFSH and RC among the world’s best 250 hospitals this same year.
Source: Saudi Press Agency