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Values

Building on Mennonite College of Nursing's century-old traditions and Illinois State University’s Values, the Core Values that guide our mission and vision are:

• Human dignity
• Belonging
• Integrity
• Ingenuity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Mennonite College of Nursing values human dignity of all people by treating others with kindness, compassion, and empathy. We value belonging among all constituents and stakeholders of the College by respecting diversity. We strive for inclusion and health equity for all people. We demonstrate integrity by adhering to our values and commitments and through ongoing self-reflection and self-examination (American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2015). Moreover, we manage and resolve conflict harmoniously, uphold social justice, and remain open to other perspectives.

Mennonite College of Nursing values ingenuity through innovation and resource management in response to the rapidly changing landscape of higher education. Likewise, we promote lifelong learning and forward thinking to be agile and adaptive to the constantly evolving dynamics in healthcare delivery systems. In this context, we value collaboration by working cooperatively and collectively. We foster honesty, respect, transparency, and accountability. We value multidisciplinary approaches to advancing nursing science, education, and practice.

Overall, we espouse excellence in everything we do. Our core values are fundamental for upholding the public's trust in our profession and fulfilling our ethical obligations while cultivating future generations of nurses