MISSION STATEMENT

The Oregon Health Sciences School of Nursing is a statewide system of higher education for nursing whose faculty, staff, and students extend to four campuses with major educational access sites throughout Oregon. The School's faculty are nationally and internationally renowned scholars, educators, and clinicians dedicated to excellence in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery , the holistic and compassionate care of individuals and communities, and the professional development of each member of the School within a nurturing environment. The School serves the people of Oregon and the health care community by providing nationally prominent academic programs that prepare graduates for practice in a dynamic health care environment. Baccalaureate and master's degree programs focus on the development of critical thinking and judgment, understanding of health systems and economics, and interdisciplinary care and communication in a variety of health care settings. Master's degree programs also prepare nurses for advanced practice as nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists in a variety of specialties. Doctoral and postdoctoral programs prepare graduates for scholarly inquiry , independent research, and leadership in the health care arena. The members of the School value an educational community that fosters excellence, creativity , self-reflection, accountability , respect for diversity, and life-long learning.

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