Mission and Goals

The School of Nursing educates students to become professional nurse leaders in practice,  scholarship, and service. Grounded in patient-centered quality care, the program fosters a spirit of inquiry based upon ethical principles to lead in a diverse and dynamic global environment.

1. Ensure program quality and clinical excellence to enhance success of a diverse student population to become leaders in a dynamic healthcare system.
2. Implement creative, innovative, and evidence-based teaching methodologies to support robust transformational student learning, scholarship, and service that align with the Salem State University Strategic Plan.
3. Promote faculty scholarship, professional development, civic engagement, and inter-professional collaboration.
4. Develop local, regional, and global partnerships to support the School of Nursing’s mission to promote excellence within diverse healthcare environments.