Our Mission, Vision & Philosophy

Mission

The mission of the Ellmer School of Nursing is to transform healthcare by preparing exceptional nurses, extending nursing science, and partnering with our global community.

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Vision

Create a healthcare future where inspired minds transform lives as exceptional nurse leaders, scientists, and advocates.

Values

Advocacy:ADVOCACY is creating positive and impactful change fostering diversity and inclusion to support compassionate awareness of social and health inequities.

Integrity:INTEGRITY encompasses the moral and ethical imperative to promote truthful and transparent interactions that reflect the values of the School of Nursing, the profession, and the community.

Collaboration:泭COLLABORATION is a process of nurturing a climate of respect and civility while working together within and across disciplines for a common purpose with consideration for multiple viewpoints.

Innovation:INNOVATION is divergent thinking to inspire and prepare exceptional nurses to transform healthcare and healthcare systems in partnership with the community.

Excellence:EXCELLENCE is the commitment to provide high quality, distinctive educational experiences utilizing best practices that exceed the expectations of learners and the community.

Ellmer School of Nursing Overview: A Commitment to Excellence

The Ellmer School of Nursing faculty at 圖朸厙 is committed to providing programs that support and motivate the pursuit of excellence by engaging students who:

  1. Commit to community and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe, high quality healthcare delivery.
  2. Engage with underserved populations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to facilitate access and delivery of healthcare services.
  3. Promote healthcare equity through actions that respect cultural diversity and recognize the impact of social determinants of health on individuals, families, and communities.
  4. Explore issues impacting nursing practice using systematic processes and advanced technologies.
  5. Acquire leadership skills to be advocates and change agents for innovations in healthcare.
  6. Utilize credible information to deliver professional, competent, and evidence-based nursing care.

Approved November 2023