At the School of Nursing, we are committed to providing our students the finest professional preparation and career development experiences possible. We hope that the following information and resources are helpful to you.
Message from the Director
Welcome. Our School of Nursing offers opportunities for professional and advance practice nursing through our undergraduate and graduate programs. We are committed to meeting society’s needs in our area, state and beyond. We engage with our outstanding partners in the community, provide excellence in nursing education and commit to access to our programs and student centered learning.
Our Mission is to prepare qualified nursing professionals who can influence the health care environment and enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and society. We are committed to providing leadership in health care.
As the School of Nursing fulfills its mission and vision, it is guided by values that are grounded in a professional nursing practice. These values are the essential underpinnings for our efforts and guide how we interact with each other, our students and society. We embrace these values:
- Uphold and, at all times, act in concert with ethical values and principles.
- Communicate with integrity, keep promises and honor commitments.
- Partner with our community of interest by creating relationships to promote common interest and shared values.
- Practice stewardship through fair and responsible management of gifts and resources.
- Espouse life-long learning, inquiry and critical thinking.
- Commit to quality and excellence in all we do.
- Generate commitment and passion for the practice of nursing.
- Foster creativity.
- Model leadership.
- Create an environment of inclusiveness where individual, intellectual and social diversity are valued.
The faculty believes that the UTC School of Nursing provides a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate and graduate nursing education. We invite you to come and learn professional nursing with us.
Katherine S. Lindgren, PhD, RN
Director, School of Nursing
