MISSION

The University of Southern Indiana Nursing Programs are committed to educating nurses to meet state, regional, and national health care needs. Faculty prepare entry and advanced level nurses to engage in evidence-based practice, research, education,  service and the use of innovative information technology. The faculty creates learning environments that facilitate holistic care with cultural sensitivity and awareness of global health care influences. Faculty and graduates serve as leaders in shaping the health care environment. The Nursing Programs promote the professional development of students, graduates, and faculty through a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.

Nursing Programs
Goal Statements

•  Provide creative and innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs that meet professional standards of excellence.

•  Educate nurses with diverse backgrounds to meet health care needs within the context of global health care influences.

•  Support excellence in nursing research and evidence-based practice through    collaboration, consultation, and partnerships with faculty, students, and other health care professionals.

•  Enhance the image of nursing through leadership in university, community, and    professional activities.

•  Maintain a caring environment in which nursing students, alumni, faculty, staff, and   health care professionals collaborate to optimize their personal and professional development.