Mission Statement

Our nursing mission at the University of Louisville Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center is to provide patients exceptional care by integrating evidence-based knowledge, integrity and compassion.

Our Philosophy

As members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we welcome the challenge of providing exceptional nursing care to patients in a dynamic, complex and culturallydiverse environment.

This philosophy of our Department of Nursing is based on the mission, goals and values of the UofL Health Care Nursing team. It also reflects on the beliefs and values of the nursing profession. At the heart of all of these is a dedication to excellence and outstanding patient care.

Our Goals

The values and beliefs listed below guide us toward the achievement of our goals established by the Department of Nursing in May 2010.

Evidence-Based Knowledge

• We utilize professional standards to guide our practice and clinical competency.
• We believe research is an essential component for the advancement of the nursing practice and expansion of knowledge.
• We seek to foster new knowledge and innovation by collaboratively working as an interdisciplinary team.
• We use evidence-based practice to strengthen the care we provide to achieve and maintain the best possible outcomes.
• We are an integral part of a healthcare team working continuously to improve patient outcomes.
• We are providers of education for our patients, families, nursing students, other healthcare colleagues and community.

Integrity

• We accept the responsibility to provide safe, high-quality and cost-effective care.
• We are recognized as transformational leaders with a specific focus that promotes the best interest and welfare of our patients.
• We give open, honest communication to patients and families regarding the care and treatments provided.
• We offer resources based on the individualized need of our patients.
• We promote a healthy work environment where communication is recognized as a fundamental component in providing effective care and positive relationships.

Compassion

• We embody a professional model of patient- and family-centered care as an essential element in the holistic caring process.
• We are guided by a philosophy that the presence of family and those who care for the patient are a primary source of strength and support.
• We involve our patients in their care, including developing goals that promote the best possible outcomes and meaningful quality of life.
• We ensure patients and families have all the information they need to make the best decisions for their care.
• We view and respect every person as a unique individual and value his or her culture, ethnicity, generational diversity and traditions.

Positively touching lives
… absolutely making a difference!