UCalgary Nursing Strategic Plan
2021-24
Vision
Nursing excellence through leadership, innovation and resilience
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Core Values
Foundational Commitments
Research and Scholarship
We lead the generation of research and scholarship to improve and innovate nursing education, health outcomes and systems transformation.
Quality and breadth of learning
We deliver resiliency-informed experiential programs that develop the future leaders and innovators of the discipline and nursing practice.
Community engagement
We engage with local and global communities to develop sustainable relationships for mutual benefit and increased resiliency.
Featured News
Class of ‘94 nursing alumni celebrate 30 years of deep friendship
Through travel reunions, family gatherings and group chats, a tight-knit group of nurses from UCalgary Nursing have stayed connected for three decades
Tracie Risling voted president-elect of Canadian Nurses Association
UCalgary Nursing associate professor and current vice president voted in by CNA members; will become president in 2026
Canadian Nurse launches series on harm reduction led by UCalgary Nursing assistant professor
Jennifer Jackson edits written series for RNs on harm reduction and addictions nursing
UCalgary Nursing brings large contingent to Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing conference
Faculty of Nursing presentations at the 2024 CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference May 27-28
In the News Global News
New moms and mental health concerns - Dr. Dawn Kingston
Second annual storytelling competition at UCalgary Nursing celebrates the untold stories of nursing
Meet the 10 nurses who will take the stage at the 2024 Nursing Story Slam on May 9
Major Milestones
Review progress to date and upcoming events
Aug. 28, 2019
At Nursing Council, followed by the faculty and staff retreat, faculty and staff were encouraged to weigh in on the vision, mission and core values as set out in the 2017 strategic plan Leading the Pursuit of Nursing Excellence.
Nov. 5, 2019
Nursing Caucus is a forum for discussion, debate and information exchange within UCalgary Nursing. As the last agenda item at this meeting, attendees were asked to comment on the recommendations for "conversation station" topics at the upcoming open house on the new strategic direction.
Nov. 25, 2019
Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Open House
Attendees offered suggestions at one or all six conversation stations focused on strategic areas of priority to help shape UCalgary Nursing for the next three years and beyond.
Aug. 24, 2020
Faculty of Nursing's 2021-24 Strategic Plan, Nursing excellence through leadership, innovation and resilience, is launched.