About Us

Our Vision

Our leadership and engagement with communities inspire people to
choose nursing and McMaster.

Our Mission/Values

We strengthen the contribution of nursing to the improvement of health for all, locally to internationally, through the discovery, communication and application of knowledge.

In our teaching, research, scholarship, administration and practice, we value:

Innovation
We encourage exploration of new ideas and strategies to create successful and sustainable change.

Integrity
We are accountable for acting in a reflective, honest and principled way, informed by evidence and expertise.

Person-Centredness
We model the respectful recognition of, and respond to, human uniqueness and diversity.

Social Justice
We strive to promote equity through advocacy and pursuit of justice.

Problem-based learning
We foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in an organizational culture conducive to self-direction, collaboration, and life-long learning.

Collaborative Partnerships
We establish and sustain effective, dynamic relationships, sharing insights, skills, knowledge and resources to attain mutual goals.

Our Goals

1. Create and deliver innovative, sustainable educational programs that are responsive to diverse practice environments and the emergent health needs of society.
   
2. Optimize research, scholarship and the translation of knowledge into practice.
   
3. Inform and challenge policy and practice at local, provincial, national and international levels to advance health and the nursing profession.
   
4. Actively participate with communities in shared relationship to improve their health and/or capacity.
   
5. Create and sustain a community of shared purpose that embodies our values and vision.
   
6. Enhance the profile of the School, its people and its contribution to the improvement of health.