Strategic Plan
Leading a bold new era in nursing through education, research, clinical partnerships and workforce excellence.
The MUSC College of Nursing strategic plan defines how we will turn our vision for the future of nursing into action. Grounded in our mission and values, it focuses our collective efforts across education, practice, research and organizational culture to strengthen the nursing workforce, improve health outcomes and extend our impact across South Carolina and beyond.
Strategic Foundation
Our strategic foundation defines the vision, values and mission that guide how we lead, serve and shape the future of nursing.
Philosophy
The College of Nursing philosophy is congruent with that of the Medical University of South Carolina and guides the education, research and practice of nurses and other health professionals in an interprofessional health sciences center. This philosophy embodies the concepts of nursing, health, person and environment. The faculty believe that the discipline of nursing is both an art and a science focusing on the optimization of health and holistic well being across global communities. Our core values guide the integration of education, scholarship and inquiry to advance knowledge and practice framed by a collaborative interprofessional model of care.
Vision
To lead a bold new era in nursing.
Values
Our values shape how we pursue this work. They guide how we learn, lead, collaborate and serve, providing a shared standard for the decisions we make and the impact we seek to create.
- Compassion: We act with kindness, empathy and dignity.
- Collaboration: We achieve common goals through teamwork and partnerships.
- Innovation: We drive transformation by embracing innovative ideas, discoveries and practices.
- Integrity: We do the right thing and commit to accountability in words, actions and use of resources.
- Respect: We value everyone and their many perspectives to build trust and a sense of belonging.
Mission
To transform healthcare through education, practice and research.
Strategic Goals
Our strategic goals translate this foundation into focused action. Together, they advance an exceptional experience across the learner journey, strengthen our integrated health system, cultivate a thriving research community and create an environment where faculty and staff can excel.
To create an exceptional experience across the learner journey, we will focus our efforts in the following areas:
- Increase opportunities to enter nursing careers for talented individuals
- Inspire transformative educational experiences with innovative curricula
- Forge pathways and partnerships to cultivate a highly skilled nursing workforce in SC
To strengthen our collective impact across education, practice and service, we will advance the following areas:
- Build collaborative partnerships supporting community and workforce needs
- Strengthen sustainable, integrated clinical services and impact
- Expand patient access, clinical training opportunities and academic workforce impact
To foster a research environment that advances discovery and improves health outcomes, we will focus on the following areas:
- Strengthen and expand a thriving research workforce
- Grow and diversify the research funding portfolio with improved quality, sustained national ranking and alignment with CON and enterprise priorities
To create an environment where faculty and staff can thrive and contribute at their highest level, we will focus on the following areas:
- Strengthen workforce recruitment and retention systems.
- Cultivate supportive and efficient workplaces that enhance the employee experience.