Vision, Mission and Values

VISION

Through creative academic and community partnerships that enhance nursing practice, research and lifelong learning, the UMKC School of Nursing will prepare students to excel as professional nurses in the dynamic health care environment


MISSION

Education:
  • To prepare the nontraditional and traditional nursing student to excel in the delivery and improvement of health care now and in the future within diverse and dynamic communities.
Research/Scholarship:
  • To improve health outcomes/health care delivery and nursing education through excellence in selected research & scholarly endeavors.
  • To develop partnerships which enhance nursing practice, education, scholarship and the profession.
Service
  • To participate in governance of the school, campus and university.
  • To function as leaders in the discipline.
  • To share expertise with local community and global partners.

Practice

  • To improve the practice of nursing via multiple nursing roles including clinician, educator, consultant and researcher.

VALUES

Faculty and staff of the School of Nursing pledge their commitment to the UMKC Core Values, ANA Code of Ethics, Cope and Standards of Practice, and Social Policy Statement.