The mission of Michigan State University's College of Nursing is to enhance the health of the community by providing excellence in nursing education, nursing research and nursing practice. We will advance the profession of nursing and serve as an advocate for optimal health care for all people. The mission will be accomplished through our strategic priorities: Education: Provide a balanced array of educational programs to prepare nurse leaders for practice, research, and education. Research: Increase research activity in focused areas of excellence and expand team science. Practice: Lead nursing practice partnerships that translate nursing science into practice to improve health outcomes.