Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

The School of Nursing prepares nursing and dietetics students for faithful service and ethical leadership as professionals who will advance high standards of practice.

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Vision

The School of Nursing will develop leaders whose competence, caring, and commitment to excellence will empower individuals and communities to achieve the highest level of health and well-being.

Core Values

Caring

• We recognize and honor the dignity of our students and each other.
• We strive to interact with all persons in respectful and compassionate ways.

Integrity

• We accept personal accountability for all we say and do.
• We strive to base our actions on ethical principles and Franciscan values.

Commitment

• We are committed to pursuing excellence in the education of our students.
• We are committed to advocate for the health of all persons and for advancing the professions of nursing and dietetics.
• We are committed to professional development through the scholarly activities activities of our faculty and students.

Collegiality

• We recognize and celebrate our diversity and contribute our individual talents to our common work as scholars.

Wisdom

• We recognize that reflection is integral to learning and professional growth and that it is vital for advancing professional practice in nursing and dietetics.
• We encourage thoughtful reflection and discernment in ourselves and in our students.