School of Nursing Mission and Vision Statement

The University of Maine School of Nursing, as a member of the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, provides leadership to improve health care and advance the discipline through education, scholarship, and service. The members of the School value participation in a broader academic community that fosters excellence, self-reflection, accountability, respect for diversity and life-long learning.

School of Nursing Mission

In the School of Nursing, we educate nurses for the future by advancing rigorous and effective academic programs, building infrastructure to engage faculty and students in nursing scholarship, and strengthening reciprocal partnerships with our global, state, local, and university communities in the pursuit of a diverse and resilient nursing workforce. We do this by:

• Leading excellence in nursing education and research by humanizing healthcare to prepare the nursing workforce through collaboration and partnership.
• Responding proactively to the needs of the nursing profession with grace and humility to educate the future of nursing.

School of Nursing Vision

Cultivate a courageous, inclusive community of professionals that lead excellence in education, research, and public service.

Infusing Our Values with Courage

Excellence: Courage to Pursue Mastery and Growth

Creativity: Courage to Imagine and Explore New Ideas

Innovation: Courage to Turn our Novel Ideas into Impactful Realities

Empathy: Courage to Deeply Connect with Ourselves and Others

Diversity: Courage to Celebrate Our Differences

Compassion: Courage to Act on our Shared Humanity with Kindness and Care

Equity: Courage to Advocate for Justice and Fairness

Accountability: Courage to Own our Mistakes and Make Amends

Inclusion: Courage to Empower and Include Every Individual

Integrity: Courage to Practice our Values and Ethics

Belonging: Courage to Embody and Inspire Authenticity