Our vision
Optimal health and health care equity for all.
Our mission
Integrating the science and humanity of nursing and other health disciplines, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing leads innovative research, education and practice and prepares leaders who advance health, transform health care and ignite bold system change locally, nationally and globally.
Our values
Community Connection, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Innovative Solutions, Collaboration
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Engaging our School of Nursing community
In formulating our strategic plan and goals, we engaged more than 200 people from UC Davis Health and the Davis campus, including leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni and postdoctoral scholars.
February – March 2021
Conducted robust constituent engagement
April – July 2021
Completed and launched strategic plan
July – December 2021
Launched implementation workgroups
January – December 2022
Continual measurement and assessment
Learn more about our School of Nursing community engagement process
Our strategic goals
In alignment with the UC Davis campus, the UC Davis Health system and the UC Davis School of Medicine strategic plans, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing launched a comprehensive strategic plan that leverages unique strengths to advance each mission area for measurable impact to our collective communities.
Strategic pillars
Clinical Practice and Health System Integration
Exceptional Education
Research Growth
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
People and Culture
Our strategic goals
Goal 1
Optimize health through innovative care delivery.
Goal 2
Prepare exceptional nurses, physician assistants and related professionals to become the next generation of leaders in health care.
Goal 3
Grow the research enterprise through targeted areas where the School of Nursing can accelerate its impact.
Goal 4
Strengthen engagement with the community to improve health and health equity for all.
Goal 5
Advance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the School of Nursing and in the workforce.
Our core values
Community Connection
Action is created with, and relevant to, our local, regional and global communities.
Diversity and Inclusion
The voices and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences are affirmed and included to achieve health and health care equity.
Leadership
The essential skills and abilities needed to effect change are emphasized for all researchers, educators and clinicians.
Innovative Solutions
Technology and data science are leveraged to advance research, enhance education and improve clinical practice.
Collaboration
Interdisciplinary and interprofessional partnerships are necessary to strengthen the quality of research, education, clinical practice and health policy.
Your voice matters
As part of this process, we have engaged and heard from more than 200 of our students, alumni, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff and leaders at UC Davis.
We want to continue to hear your voice. Please share your thoughts, questions and ideas about the strategic plan with leadership at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
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