Mission Statement
The mission of the School is to advance nursing and midwifery practice and provide leadership for the profession of nursing and midwifery through the development of innovative professional education programmes; excellence in clinical practice; promotion of research and the development of national and international links.
Educational Philosophy
We believe that the need and ability to learn persists throughout life. The learning process is an individual endeavor and the responsibility for learning resides in the individual learner. Learning is influenced by interaction between the individual and the environment. Stimulation of the process is a joint responsibility of teacher and learner working together towards common goals.
Nursing and Midwifery
Nursing and midwifery each hold a distinct body of knowledge fundamental to good practice in clinical, administrative and education areas. This knowledge is developed through research and practice and is continuously advancing. Nursing and midwifery have a contribution to make to the health of individuals, groups and communities at whatever age and in whatever setting. Nursing and midwifery are concerned with promoting and maintaining health as well as caring and helping individuals with particular health needs. The maintenance of good standards of care is dependent on continuous professional development.
Research
The School is committed to being actively involved in research and developments in nursing, midwifery and the health services. This is achieved through conducting high quality research for national and public bodies, including the Health Services. Staff publish widely in nursing and midwifery journals and present papers at conferences both nationally and internationally.
