Mission and Vision

Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives.

The mission of Eastern Connecticut State University Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is to educate and cultivate accountable, ethical, and diverse future health professionals through outstanding experiential liberal arts education, service, research, and scholarly activities to address the evolving societal health needs.

The vision of Eastern Connecticut State University Nursing major is to pursue innovative ways to align and advance with nursing best practices, be a center of excellence and innovation, and address the complexities of providing healthcare to individuals in Connecticut through a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

The goal of the Nursing major is designed for students to obtain a traditional BSN, become eligible to sit for and successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) following the completion of a rigorous program that combines the nursing education excellence with a high-quality liberal arts education within a 4-year timeframe. The purpose of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing is to provide a program with high academic excellence built upon a strong foundation in the arts, sciences, and humanities. This foundation of liberal arts and science studies helps students to develop human values and a sense of social responsibility to the members of the community they encounter. Nursing faculty prepares students for beginning their professional nursing practice in a healthcare environment characterized by constant change with faculty support of research and innovation.