School of Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Our mission is to prepare exceptional healthcare leaders through inclusive and innovative education to advance the health and wellness of local, national, and global communities.
Vision
To be the premier institution in the nation educating nurses to transform health.
Values
Compassion and Caring
Providing holistic person-centered care that exemplifies the essence of nursing through caring, empathy, and respect.
Social Responsibility
Acting in the best interests of their patients, families, and local, national, and global communities, nurses and their institutions work to address social determinants of health and improve health outcomes.
Leadership
Leading with integrity and serving as advocates of the nursing profession within their practice settings and communities, nurses influence public policy impacting the discipline of nursing and the health of the public. All nurses are leaders, a defining characteristic of the Fisher Nurse.
Excellence
Using the best evidence and environmental scanning to inform innovation in teaching and person-centered care that ensures the highest quality outcomes.
Humanism
Creating education and practice environments in which every individual’s worth and dignity is respected, nurtured, and supported, and where human freedom and ethical responsibility are natural aspirations for everyone.