The Department of Nursing aims to be a leading force in community-engaged, collaborative efforts to achieve health equity and a quality of life for all, preparing a diverse nursing workforce who excel in leadership, practice, research and scholarship. We aspire to provide excellence in academic programming that is responsive to the health needs of individuals and populations, within the context of community, defined as a social and physical environment where living occurs. We are committed to the highest level of caregiving that is prevention-oriented and evidence-based and provided in collaboration with the community and other professionals and disciplines.
Mission & Vision
Mission: The Department of Nursing is a leading force in transformative person- centered care to achieve health equity, wellness, and quality of life for all populations. We educate the next generation of diverse nursing workforce to excel in interprofessional practice, research, leadership, and scholarship. We prioritize innovative practices in health promotion, disease-prevention, service learning, and evidence-based, high-quality healthcare.
Vision: Innovate nursing education, scholarship, and service to establish healthy communities
Strategic Goals
1. Create quality nursing programs to promote practice readiness
2. Innovate teaching and learning methods to make learning effective
3. Develop sustainable community partnerships to promote health
4. Empower nurses to lead healthcare through scholarship and service
5. Prioritize interprofessional collaborations to create transformative person- centered care.
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing and doctor of nursing practice programs at Temple University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
