School of Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
Grounded in Christian values, Pepperdine University School of Nursing’s mission is to develop compassionate and caring nurse leaders who will positively influence the nursing profession, transform healthcare systems, and impact communities locally and worldwide.
Vision Statement
Pepperdine University School of Nursing has a vision to be a leading force in transforming healthcare by developing compassionate nurse leaders who excel in academic achievement, scholarship, and clinical practice. We aspire to shape the future of nursing, while advancing the profession and improving healthcare systems worldwide, through excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Honoring the sacred community, we—faculty, staff, and students—will create an environment that embraces belonging and meets individuals where they live, work, play, and pray. Through community-based and family-centered healthcare experiences, we will promote high-quality, holistic, and compassionate care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
Values
In harmony with the core values of Pepperdine University, the School of Nursing embraces seven core values, rooted in the Christian mission of the University, that guide our collective commitment to academic excellence and service.
- Purpose, Service, and Leadership: Pepperdine encourages students to pursue lives of purpose and service while developing as leaders who will positively impact the world.
- Faith and Christian Mission: The university is grounded in Christian values and emphasizes spiritual formation and development, integrating faith with learning and life.
- Academic Excellence: Pepperdine promotes rigorous scholarship and academic achievement, fostering an environment where students can reach their full potential.
- Belonging: The university is committed to creating a community that values diversity and practices inclusion, ensuring that all students have a strong sense of belonging.
- Community: Pepperdine cultivates a sense of community where individuals are connected through shared Christian values, a love of neighbor, and a devotion to service.
- Honor and Integrity: The university upholds a commitment to honesty, responsibility, and ethical behavior in all aspects of life.
- Care and Compassion: The Pepperdine School of Nursing nurtures a healing environment where there is a sensitivity to self and others, enabling a presence of an intersection of faith, hope and love.
These values are integral to the mission of Pepperdine University and shape the educational experience of its students.