About the Nursing Program

Mission

Our mission is to prepare practice-ready nurses who serve all communities by providing holistic and equitable academic support, thus empowering them to make significant and lasting contributions to population health.

Vision

Our vision is to be regionally and nationally recognized for an innovative curriculum that fosters student-centered learning, excellence in research and the preparation of practice-ready nurses across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Core Values

• Excellence: we strive for the highest standards in education, practice, research, scholarship, and service continually seeking growth and improvement.
• Caring: we cultivate compassion, empathy, and respect in all interactions, supporting the well-being of individuals, families, populations and communities.
• Commitment: we dedicate ourselves to advancing nursing and improving health outcomes though education, mentorship, scholarship, and service.
• Integrity: we uphold honesty, accountability, and ethical practice ensuring trust and transparency in all we do.
• Competence: we promote the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and judgment necessary for safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Innovation: we embrace creativity, adaptability, and a spirit of transformation to prepare nurses for the evolving needs of healthcare and society.

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diverse as we are, we are one School of Nursing committed to creating an anti-racist, inclusive and safe learning environment by speaking up and taking action.

Student Learning Outcomes

When you graduate from NIU School of Nursing, you’re expected to meet certain learning outcomes. These outcomes describe the knowledge, values and abilities students develop during their studies.

Accreditation Statement

The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master’s degree programs in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Northern Illinois University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).