Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission

The mission of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing is to improve health, wellness, quality of life, and nursing care for people locally and globally, through research, education, nursing practice, and community engagement.

Vision

The vision of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing is to transform and elevate nursing as global leaders through science, education, and practice.

Core Values

The fundamental principles that guide all of our education, research, and practice include:

• Excellence & Innovation
• Scientific Inquiry
• Integrity & Respect
• Teamwork
• Compassion

Strategic Goals

1. Deepen community engagement in Los Angeles and beyond to address social, biological, cultural, and environmental drivers of health.
2. Lead research and science to advance health and health equity for all.
3. Develop sustainable and innovative educational programs to prepare nursing leaders and scholars.
4. Sustain and generate new resources to support scholarship, research, teaching, and practice of professional nursing.
5. Build a culture of inclusive excellence in education, research, and service/practice.