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Our Mission

The College of Nursing advances the discipline through excellence in education, research, practice, and service. Guided by our core values, we foster a holistic environment that develops competent and compassionate nurses prepared to lead, promote health, and improve health outcomes across populations and the lifespan.

Our Vision

The College of Nursing envisions a future where our faculty, staff, students, and graduates lead with integrity, curiosity, and compassion to transform health care and advance health for all. We strive to be a national leader in nursing education, research, and practice—empowering a broad community of faculty, staff, students, and graduates to flourish in a culture of well-being, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Through innovation and meaningful partnerships, we will shape the future of nursing and promote the health of all communities we serve.

Our Values

COMMUNITY
Together, we grow and develop.
We create strong, inclusive relationships across our college, university, local and global communities - built on respect, collaboration, and shared purpose. 

INTEGRITY
Doing what is right. 
We lead with honesty, professionalism, and accountability - upholding trust in every aspect of education, research, and care of self and others. 

CUROSITY
For the love of learning. 
We inspire lifelong learning, critical thinking, innovation, and scholarship - empowering nursing to adapt and lead in a changing world. 

WELL-BEING
Caring for the whole person. 
We support the mental/ emotional, physical, and spiritual health of our students, faculty, staff, and communities - knowing well-being is essential to learning, service, research, and care of self and others. 

Mission, Vision, and Values approved 9/25/2025