University of Minnesota Mission Statement

In all of its activities, the University strives to sustain an open exchange of ideas in an environment that embodies the values of academic freedom, responsibility, integrity, and cooperation; that provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, free from racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and intolerance; that assists individuals, institutions, and communities in responding to a continuously changing work; that is conscious of and responsive to the needs of the many communities it is committed to serving; that creates and supports partnerships within the university, with other educational systems, and with communities to achieve common goals; and that inspires, sets high expectations for, and empowers the individuals within its community.

School of Nursing Mission & Vision 

Mission

To generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all. 

Vision

Optimal health and wellbeing for all people and the planet.

Accreditation

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses. 

CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing education programs and the continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education.

The bachelor of science nursing program and master in nursing program were re-accredited in 2010.  The doctor of nursing practice program was accredited in 2010 and renewed in 2015.  The post graduate certificate program was accredited in 2015. Additionally, two specialty areas are accredited by specialty organizations: nurse midwifery (Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education) and nurse anesthesia (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs). 

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

The School of Nursing welcomes and affirms all; Embracing the equity and diversity commitment of the University of Minnesota:

Mission

Leverage the transformative power of equity and diversity to advance excellence in teaching, research and community engagement at the University of Minnesota.

Vision

We envision a University where equity and diversity are:

Integrated into the work and lives of every student, faculty, and staff member.

Recognized as core institutional values, and will inform thinking, policies, and practices throughout the University.

Inherently intertwined with academic excellence and the development of leaders for a globally inclusive society.

School of Nursing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity website: https://www.nursing.umn.edu/about/diversity

Equal Opportunity

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.