About the Nursing Program

Mission

To prepare graduates to be leaders in providing patient-centered care, fostering research, integrating knowledge and improving health outcomes for all.

Vision

To be a regional center for excellence in nursing education and scholarship.

Core Values

• Commitment: pledging to serve altruistically with respect for human dignity.
• Integrity: acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Integrity is reflected in professional practice when the person is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is accepted within the profession.
• Social Justice: upholding moral, legal and humanistic principles. This value is reflected in professional practice when the person works to assure equitable treatment under the law and access to quality health care.
• Responsiveness: responding to the needs of constituents, in coordination with education, economic, political and cultural systems. This value is fundamental because it relates to basic human rights.

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