Mission and Goals

The mission of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities locally and globally through leadership and excellence in nursing education, research, practice, and service.

The academic rigor of our programs, the extraordinary nursing scholarship of our faculty and our reputation for shaping nursing graduates who are leaders in their profession, position us as one of the top-ranked, research-intensive nursing schools in the U.S.

Our strengths lie in the strategic creation of an environment that embodies our goals:

• Excellence in research, teaching, and practice.
• Values of respect, diversity, integrity, and accountability.
• Global perspectives and leadership in nursing and health care.
• Growth that is planned, innovative, and financially sound.