Mission

Our Mission

The Nursing Program shares the University of Washington Tacoma mission to provide upper division undergraduate and graduate education for the diverse citizens of the South Puget Sound region. The Nursing program supports the interdisciplinary mission of the campus through teaching and scholarly inquiry. Within the overall mission of the campus, the Nursing program focuses on the discovery and dissemination of knowledge that promotes health within an ethic of social justice. The curriculum emphasizes and fosters the integration of teaching, inquiry and service through a community of learners. Partnerships with the community assist the program in providing learning environments in which learners build upon their skills and knowledge to strengthen their understanding of local, national and global health issues.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees are offered on all three campuses of the University of Washington - Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma - and fulfill the mission and goals of the University, the School, and the particular campus. Accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is shared across campuses. This unique, tri-campus relationship fosters diversity, enhances program access, and assures excellence in nursing education.