Vision Our goal is to be the national leader among academic health centers of Nursing. We are building on our traditional mission of that of patient care, education and research by: icon Creating innovation in nursing and delivery of health care. icon Educating nurses in an appropriate learning environment to be efficient and safe practitioners by adapting our organization to the changing environment. icon Working collaboratively as partners in the delivery of health care with nursing colleagues in hospital and college and with other professional colleagues. Mission The mission of our College of Nursing is to provide exemplary and innovative education, research, practice, service, and leadership that improves state, national, and global health.