Commitment to Equity and Student Centered Education

At the heart of Donnelly College s nursing program is a firm commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered education. These principles reflect both the mission of the College to provide access to education for those otherwise underserved and the ethical foundation of nursing itself.

We recognize that students enter our program with diverse experiences, strengths, challenges, and perspectives. As nurse educators, we are called not only to teach clinical knowledge and skills, but also to cultivate a learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. This includes being attentive to social determinants of learning such as economic status, language barriers, cultural background, and lived experience.

By embracing equity, inclusion, and student-centeredness, we affirm the dignity of every learner and uphold the values of the nursing profession. These principles are not add-ons to the curriculum; they are essential to the ethical practice of teaching and the preparation of nurses who will care for the most vulnerable in society.