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.
Vision
Create a healthcare future where inspired minds transform lives as exceptional nurse leaders, scientists, and advocates.
Values
Advocacy:ÌýADVOCACY is creating positive and impactful change fostering diversity and inclusion to support compassionate awareness of social and health inequities.
Integrity:ÌýINTEGRITY 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:ÌýCOLLABORATION 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:ÌýINNOVATION is divergent thinking to inspire and prepare exceptional nurses to transform healthcare and healthcare systems in partnership with the community.
Excellence:ÌýEXCELLENCE 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to providing programs that support and motivate the pursuit of excellence by engaging students who:
- Commit to community and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe, high quality healthcare delivery.
- Engage with underserved populations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to facilitate access and delivery of healthcare services.
- Promote healthcare equity through actions that respect cultural diversity and recognize the impact of social determinants of health on individuals, families, and communities.
- Explore issues impacting nursing practice using systematic processes and advanced technologies.
- Acquire leadership skills to be advocates and change agents for innovations in healthcare.
- Utilize credible information to deliver professional, competent, and evidence-based nursing care.
Approved November 2023