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College of Nursing Vision and Mission Statement

CON Vision Statement

The vision of the CON is to identify the most important nursing questions pertaining to human health in our communities through education, scholarship, and service, with commitment to the HSC core values.

CON Mission Statement

The mission of the CON is to provide nursing education, research, service, and leadership.  The focus of the College's efforts in education, research, service, and leadership is on the delivery and analysis of health care, as well as the design and management of health care delivery systems.

CON Programmatic Goals

  • Become a full participant in the HSC and UNM structure such that our mission, value, and strategic directions are aligned with the larger goals of the institution;
  • Provide high quality educational programs to a diverse student population both on and off campus;
  • Develop a scholarship base consistent with a Doctoral Research Extensive and standing, and consistent with the flagship graduate program in the state; and
  • Expand nursing practice to develop faculty and provide statewide leadership in nursing practice.

CON Strategic Planning

The CON Strategic Plan provides the CON with direction to develop a curriculum that will deliver progressive educational programs to New Mexicans that are consistent with the needs of the discipline and the State of New Mexico.  There is an annual CON strategic planning meeting attended by all CON faculty and staff.  At this meeting, progress toward goals is measured, and new goals are set.

HSC Mission & Vision