From the Dean

Success is built on vision. So is leadership.

This strategic plan is our vision of how Yale School of Nursing will be a leading educator of the next generation of nurses; a leading advocate for wellness locally, nationally, and globally; a leading center of nursing research; and a leading contributor to and collaborator with intersecting Yale University programs that engage with the world to transform research knowledge into implementation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people.

Leading Nursing. Transforming Health and Health Care.

By 2031, YSN will be known for a transformed academic portfolio, five visible scholarly areas of focus, a global nursing education platform, a mature accountability infrastructure, disciplined financial and operational systems, reciprocal partnerships, and a thriving, values-driven community. The work ahead will require focus, collaboration, advocacy, and transparency. It will also require imagination. Yale Nursing has the people, the institution, and the dedication to deliver — and to lead.

With gratitude

I have accepted the recommendations of the Strategic Re-envisioning Advisory Council and the many participating community members. I thank co-chairs Steven Chraz and Deena Costa, and everyone in the YSN community who engaged in this effort for their yearlong contributions to the creation of this strategic plan. I commit to seeing that we reach its goals and fulfill its promise.

Azita Emami, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN
Dean and Linda Koch Lorimer Professor, Yale School of Nursing