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.

School of Nursing Values

The core of our values is courage which is the practice of showing up, fully engaging, and being seen during times of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Creating a courageous culture fosters our other values of:

• Empathy and Compassion
• Integrity and Excellence
• Creativity and Innovation
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Accountability
• Belonging and Connection