About
Mission & Philosophy
The mission of the Nursing program is consistent with, and captures the essence of, the mission of Tulane University and the School of Medicine with a focus on knowledge acquisition and leading with integrity and wisdom, and improving the health of communities and translating best evidence into practice, respectively.
“Nurses are vital to safeguarding public health and building thriving communities. We are at a critical period in time, where it is essential to educate future nurses to competently adapt to the evolving healthcare environment.”
– Dr. Brenda Douglas, Dean of the Tulane Program of Nursing
Our Mission is Twofold
To prepare highly competent and compassionate nurses who think, learn, act, and lead with integrity and sound judgment
To serve the community by developing nurses who contribute to improving health outcomes through excellence in clinical practice and distinction in scholarly endeavors
Program Goals
The goals of the Nursing program reflect the need to educate competent, practice-ready nurses for the changing healthcare landscape with a focus on prevention and primary and community-based care, and the essential need for inter-professional team collaboration and communication skills to coordinate care.
- Develop highly competent and compassionate BSN nurses who are prepared to enter the workforce.
- Prepare students to provide competent team-based patient care across the lifespan with individuals, families, and communities in disease prevention/promotion of health and wellbeing, chronic disease care, regenerative or restorative care, and hospice/palliative/supportive care.
- Inculcate students with a commitment to community and community health outcomes fostered through community immersion experiences incorporated throughout the program.
- Support student success in the program through a robust student support structure with tangible and accessible services.
