Mission

The School of Nursing prepares and empowers outstanding nurse leaders and providers of care to nurse greatly.  This is accomplished by educating students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations in a personal, collegial and interdisciplinary environment.

Vision

Undergraduate Program Vision Statement:

The Undergraduate Nursing Program will prepare nurses to be catalysts for change in healthcare in Virginia, the United States and globally.

Graduate Program Vision Statement:

The Graduate Nursing Program will prepare advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to lead healthcare teams in providing holistic, compassionate healthcare to populations across socioeconomic levels and geographic locations and empowers them to serve as catalysts for evidence-based change in an ever-evolving healthcare arena.