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Mission, Vision, Philosophy, and Framework

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mission & Vision
Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Framework	Originating Date: February 1981
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council Approving Agency: Executive Council	Revised: April 1996 Revised: January 1999 Revised: December 1999 Revised: January 2000 Revised: February 2007 Revised: January 2010 Revised: April 2010 Revised: May 2016 (changes) Revised: September 2022 (changes) Revised: September 2024 (changes) Revised: October 2026 (changes)

Mission

The mission of the College of Nursing is to transform lives through premier nursing education, innovative research, the highest quality health care, and pursuing health equity for all.

Vision

The vision of the College of Nursing is to reimagine Nebraska healthcare through extraordinary education, research, and clinical care, empowering nurses to create a future where every community thrives-from the heartland to the world.

ITEACH

The College of Nursing advances its mission and vision through the UNMC ITEACH values, embracing Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing as the foundation for decision-making, collaboration, learning, discovery, and service.

Practice and Service Philosophy

We believe nursing practice and service to the profession are critical for informing and shaping how we advance research and teaching. We are committed to creating collaborative, innovative health solutions together with diverse individuals, communities, health care systems and the nursing profession through practice, professional development, and service. We apply scientific evidence and our collective experience to evaluate outcomes demonstrating the effectiveness of nursing practice, professional development and service to the profession.