College of Nursing Alignment Plan Overview
For more than six decades, we have educated and mentored nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse educators, nurse leaders, doctors of nursing practice, and nurse scientists who are making a difference in the health care of individuals in our region and beyond. We are proud of their practice, scholarship, service to their communities, and enduring Pirate Nurse pride. Our college is consistently honored with National League for Nursing Center of Excellence designations, and our innovative online offerings consistently earn us recognition among the top distance education programs in the country according to the U.S. News and World Report.
The College of Nursing’s faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a quality learning environment for students. Our tradition of service learning, community engagement, leadership, and research contribute to our nursing excellence.
Mission
The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice.
Vision
East Carolina University College of Nursing will be nationally recognized for innovative programs in nursing education and collaborative interdisciplinary partnerships that improve the way health care is provided in rural underserved communities as well as for research that advances nursing science. Our intent is to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the region and around the world.
Summary of Unit Strategies
- Student Success: We will increase student success through a variety of ways including increased global study experiences, financial support for study abroad experiences, and increased student support offerings.
- Public Engagement: Public engagement will be improved through additional health education offerings in rural communities.
- Collaborative Opportunities: We will pursue collaborative opportunities to increase enrollment capacity for the College of Nursing and seek to increase the retention of our graduates in the region to assist in transforming the health of the region.
- Online Courses and Programs: Online courses and programs will be bolstered to help expand the workforce of nurses and improve the health of rural populations through advanced education.
- Inclusive Environments: Additionally, we seek to promote educational offerings related to inclusive environments and/or broad representation of persons and perspectives within the CON for faculty and staff.
Contact Dr. Shannon Powell with questions or opportunities to collaborate.