Goals/Purposes

Revised 2009-03-05

1. Prepare learners to influence the delivery of healthcare services through safe and accountable clinical judgment.
2. Promote and facilitate (student-centered) life-long learning opportunities responsive to the needs of students, graduates, faculty, community and profession.
3. Commit to the advancement of nursing knowledge and application to healthcare by collaborating with faculty within and external to the university and with professionals in healthcare and community agencies.
4. Support and participate in activities that interpret and promote the role of the nurse, influence nursing practice and the concept of caring.
5. Support efforts to recruit and retain students from diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate potential for success in nursing.
6. Incorporate a holistic approach to culturally congruent care throughout the life span.