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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mission, Vision & Leadership Philosophy Statement	Subsection: 2.1
Section 2.0 - Information	Originating Date: February 1981
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council Faculty Coordinating Council Strategic Planning Committee	Revised: April 1996 Revised: January 1999 Revised: December 1999 Revised: January 2000 Revised: February 2007 Revised: January 2010 ** Revised: April 2010 * Revised: May 2016

MISSION

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

VISION

The vision of the College of Nursing is to be a vital contributor to a world-renowned health sciences center and to:

• advance innovative nursing education incorporating evidence-based experiential and active learning approaches;
• lead health care and health systems solutions based on world-class nursing research;
• promote health, reduce the burden of illness, and foster health equity in Nebraska and beyond; and,
• embrace diversity and inclusivity as essential to excellence.

Leadership Philosophy

The mission and vision of the College of Nursing are accomplished through leadership by faculty, staff, and students. The leadership philosophy of the College embraces resiliency, shaping positive change, pro-active thinking, effective partnerships, and risk-taking toward creative possibilities. (^* Approved by GFO/GSO 4/19/10)