Mission Statement

The Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing is a statewide system of higher education whose faculty, staff, and students extend to five campuses with major educational access sites throughout Oregon.

Vision

We envision health care that is expert, compassionate and just.

Mission

Our mission is leadership in nursing and health care through thoughtful innovation in healing, teaching and discovery.

Values

We value integrity, respect, social justice, diversity, collaboration and the science, art, and heart of health care. The school’s faculty includes 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. Baccalaureate and master’s degree programs focus on the development of critical thinking and judgment, understanding of health systems and economics, interdisciplinary care, public health and communications in a variety of health care settings. Master’s degree programs also prepare students for advanced practice or as public health professionals. 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 lifelong learning.

The five campuses of OHSU School of Nursing (Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Monmouth and Portland) are internationally recognized for excellence in research. School of Nursing faculty members believe that nursing science is not an end in itself, but rather a systematic process used to enhance nursing practice and improve the health care of the individuals, families and communities. The school consistently ranks among the top nursing schools funded by the National Institutes of Health. The combined efforts at the five campuses contribute to education, practice, research and technology that enable students and faculty to provide advanced education and health care services throughout Oregon.