Wegmans School of Nursing

Mission Statement

Mission

Professional nursing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate of nursing practice level requires discipline to meet and exceed professional standards; knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, as well as theories and models that guide scholarly practice; and goodness in the sense of commitment to meeting societal nursing needs for diverse populations through accountable practice.

The Wegmans School of Nursing is dedicated to graduating baccalaureate, advanced practice nurses, and doctoral-level clinicians, who will provide expert, compassionate, ethical care and be leaders in nursing and health care environments. To promote an internalized standard of excellence in nursing practice, the School of Nursing fosters academic and clinical practice environments for students that provide the opportunity for students and faculty to engage in:

• Active involvement in the quest for knowledge
• Professional competence
• Collaborative relationships
• Ongoing personal growth
• Flexibility and openness to change
• Effective communication
• Modeling of professional behaviors
• Community involvement