Department of Nursing

Mission

To prepare future nurse leaders and advance the level of education of registered nurses while fostering their professional and personal development.

Philosophy

We emphasize quality teaching complemented by scholarly and creative expression, clinical expertise, dedicated community service, and service to the profession of nursing. We are dedicated to the preparation of persons who enrich the nursing profession by responding flexibly and creatively to both professional and societal issues.

 We believe that students seek relevant learning experiences grounded in experiential learning and have a clear commitment to the identity of the professional nurse. We believe that the best learning takes place in an environment of support where students are respected, and their life experiences honored. The ideal education setting is a learning community that allows student to realize their full potential as reflective, active, and life-long learners. Because we are committed to the idea that active involvement is essential to effective learning, we foster an environment of interaction among students and faculty. We expect all students to participate in their own learning and to facilitate the learning of others by participating in collaborative learning groups and partnerships, respecting each other’s opinions and questions, and by establishing a commitment to learning and critical and creative thinking. We strive to create a global community of scholarly caring.

Organizational Mission:

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. 

Society Vision:

The vision of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world's people.

Iota Upsilon Chapter:

The University of Hartford is a member of Iota Upsilon Chapter at Large with the University of Saint Joseph and Central Connecticut State University. Membership is open to undergraduate students (both BSN and RN-BSN) and graduate students (MSN and DNP), who have completed half the nursing curriculum, have a cumulative GPA or 3.0 or higher, and rank in the top 35% of the graduating class. Students must demonstrate academic integrity, achievement and leadership potential. Eligible members are invited early in the fall of each academic year via their school email address. The induction ceremony occurs once per academic year for those students who choose to accept prior to the ceremony, however eligible members have up to one year to accept the invitation to join the society.

National Society Website

Iota Upsilon Chapter Website