Mission, Vision, & Values
The School of Nursing and Respiratory Care reflects the philosophical concepts of the University and is committed to providing accessible education. As a component of the School of Nursing and Respiratory Care, each program is designed to enhance the skills of the student to the maximum potential for functioning in a changing society, delivering safe, culturally sensitive care, and promoting intellectual and professional maturity.
Mission
The School of Nursing and Respiratory Care provides innovative, evidence-based educational programs that foster excellence in nursing and respiratory care. Through scholarly inquiry, collaborative practice, and the integration of technological advancements, we empower individuals to promote health and well-being within various communities.
Vision
The vision of the School of Nursing and Respiratory Care is to establish a premier learning environment that cultivates excellence in education, scholarship, and collaborative practice within nursing and respiratory care. We aspire to be recognized for our innovative instruction, scholarship, and service, preparing graduates who are leaders in advancing global health and improving the lives of individuals and communities.
Values
The School of Nursing and Respiratory Care identifies five core values which are: caring, collaboration, excellence, holism and integrity.
- Caring is a moral imperative, a state of mind, display of compassion, and a force that drives nursing and respiratory care intervention.
- Collaboration is a cooperative process that encompasses both effective team membership and leadership in driving shared success.
- Excellence in all aspects of our work is our aim, fostered by a culture of innovation that encourages the continuous pursuit of higher standards.
- Holism is a dynamic process which demonstrates care for the entire client and addressing all aspects of their well-being inclusive of physical, psychological and social components.
- Integrity in action is paramount. We commit to upholding laws, policies, and the nationally recognized codes and accepted standards of nursing and respiratory care practice as fundamental to ethical conduct.