UCLA School of Nursing - General Mission

General Mission

The general mission of the UCLA School of Nursing is the advancement of nursing science. Through research, and to expand its leadership nationally and internationally, in the preparation of educating future nurses. The School is committed to preparing advanced nursing practitioners for the provision of quality nursing care for a diverse, multicultural society. The mission of the School focuses in three areas: education, research, and practice. As graduates of the programs, all students are prepared to function as leaders in academic and health care settings. Advancing nursing science through significant and research is a critical component of the School's mission. The faculty is committed to increasing its standing in national and international research. The faculty continues collaborative relationships with scientists and clinicians in other schools and departments at UCLA, within the University of California, at other university campuses, and at cooperative, clinical and research-oriented institutions locally, regionally, and internationally. By sharing innovations in nursing care and health promotion and by the participation of the faculty in the delivery of expert nursing care to specialized populations, the School is recognized nationally as being one of the top schools of nursing in the country.