"Our mission emerges from the mission of Marquette University and the College of Nursing, reflectingcommitment to excellence, faith, leadership and service. Moreover, our mission is guided by the CatholicChurch’s vision of health care as a continuation of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Health care, guided byprofessional codes of nursing, is based on respect for all persons and their cultures, concern for ethicalvalues, and a holistic approach. We strive to enhance opportunities for education, scholarship and researchfor nursing faculty and students through using and studying best practices and innovative approaches tonursing care and service delivery. "