Lutheran School of Nursing’s mission is to educate nursing graduates who:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, competencies, values and attitudes
  essential for an entry-level nurse to provide comprehensive care
  in a diverse community and a variety of health care settings.
• Integrate critical thinking, effective communication, health
  teaching and therapeutic nursing interventions, while
  implementing the nursing process.
• Apply the knowledge and professional skills they’ve learned for
  successful licensure as a registered nurse.
• Secure employment practicing professional nursing within the
  legal definition of the Nursing Practice Act and according to the
  ANA Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate leadership and the ability to collaborate with
  consumers and health care providers in a cost effective manner
  while providing care.
• Acknowledge responsibility for personal and professional development
  through continuing education, life-long learning and active community service.