Graham College of Nursing Mission

Graham College of Nursing provides excellence in nursing education to develop well-prepared professional nurses to work in diverse healthcare settings.

Graham College of Nursing Values

Compassion

Integrity

Leadership

Quality

Scholarship

Teamwork

Graham College of Nursing Philosophy

The faculty believe individuals are unique and have inherent worth, value, potential, and dignity. They
exist in relation to one another, including families, communities, and populations. They are continuously
influenced by physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual interactions within their environment.
Every individual has the right to self-determination, and we promote the holistic view of the individual
through caring and respect.

We believe the environment is ever-changing and, therefore, requires individuals to adapt with flexibility and
creativity. We recognize that all health outcomes are influenced by environmental factors. We believe nurses
are morally bound to provide a safe environment that promotes health and wellness.

We believe health and wellness across the lifespan is a dynamic and complex state. The individual’s state of
health is influenced by biological, behavioral, cultural, environmental, and attitudinal factors. To achieve
optimal wellness, the individual must adapt to these factors with the support and assistance of the professional
nurse.

We believe nursing is a unique professional discipline that uses evidence-based approaches supported by
science as a foundation for safe and optimal health outcomes. Nurses integrate knowledge, skills, and
technology to provide holistic care assisting clients in achieving their full potential. Nurses are prepared to
address multiple determinants of health using the nursing process to manage client care. They lead efforts for
health promotion, risk reduction, illness prevention, and end-of-life support with caring and respect. Nurses are
advocates and leaders in reducing health disparities and in providing social justice for diverse populations.
Nurses are professionals, guided by a code of ethics, who strive for excellence in collaborative relationships
with clients and team members.

We believe that nursing education is an interactive process between students and faculty, drawing from a liberal
arts education and unique nursing knowledge to meet the highest current standards in healthcare. Nursing
education is a career-long process encompassing the application of arts and science disciplines, informatics and
technology, and the use of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor skills. Nursing education provides for
personal and professional development through scholarly activities, research, and advanced practice. Nursing
faculty are role models and facilitators who are dedicated and accountable to foster and cultivate inquisitive
minds. Nursing students are responsible and accountable to be self-directed, self-motivated, and committed to
achieving their educational goals by retention and application of knowledge learned. Graduates from Graham
College of Nursing are prepared to transition to practice as entry-level professional nurses to meet society’s
demand for quality health care.