Nursing Program Mission and Goals

Mission

The mission of the SUNY Empire State College Nursing Program is congruent with the college's mission in creating learning environments that promote critical thinking, social responsibility and lifelong learning.

The Nursing Program prepares nurses as leaders and full partners on interdisciplinary teams in complex health care environments within a global community.

Goals

The goals of the Nursing Program are to:

• provide seamless academic progression
• promote collaborative and dynamic learning environments through both mentoring relationships and the use of technology
• promote professional values, including lifelong learning and professional role development, allowing students to reach their full potential
• provide accessible, affordable and flexible programs of study to meet the academic needs of the adult learner.
• Facilitate faculty development related to teaching, scholarship and service to the college and community