East Tennessee State University

The ETSU College of Nursing is current with the latest in Evidence-Based Practice, Evidence-Based Teaching, instructional technology, and simulation. We strive to provide a learning environment that enriches the nursing education experience, while providing the hands-on and high-touch experience students require to develop the competencies required to succeed in the field of nursing.

Through augmented reality, high-fidelity simulation, and telepresence, we provide an educational experience that engages and empowers our students.

Vision

To be the best College of Nursing in the state and region, nationally recognized in improving health through the innovation and integration of teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and practice.

Mission

The mission of the College of Nursing (CON) is to facilitate the health of the community through excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and practice.

Goals

• Provide highest quality nursing education programs.
• Provide BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD graduates to address nursing workforce needs.
• Provide culturally diverse and international opportunities for students and faculty.
• Engage in faculty, staff, and/or student research and scholarly activities that improve health and advance nursing knowledge.
• Deliver innovative health care in partnership with communities.
• Influence systems and policies, through professional leadership and collaboration, to improve individual and community health.
• Engage in interprofessional education, research, service, scholarship, and health care delivery.

Values

We Value:

• Professional interactions that demonstrate caring, respect, and compassion for others.
• Diversity and inclusivity, embracing the full scope of human cultures, ethnicities, and identities.
• Excellence in fulfilling the intellectual work of the college through collaboration and cooperation.
• The nursing profession’s global contributions to social justice and to the holistic health of individuals, families, and communities.
• Stewardship and accountability in the use of resources
• Innovative leadership modeled through effective shared governance principles