Furthermore, the hospital’s vision “to create the best possible environment for our patients to heal, our physicians to practice and our employees to work” (University Hospital, 2016) attests to the hospital’s goal as expressed in its Credo “One Goal, One Passion, Every Patient, Every Time” (University Hospital, 2016). In a few words, the hospital pledges its commitment not only to the patients and the community but also to its workers as well. Thus, I feel inspired and appreciate that the “metaparadigm nursing concepts of person, health, nursing, and environment” (NDC, 2007) are at the heart and mind of everyone in the organization.
Nursing Service Statement I was pleasantly surprised to know that the nursing department has its own mission statement and philosophy. Although, the nursing scope of service is guided by the mission and vision of University Hospital, it is also “committed to providing the highest standards and a uniform level of care to all patients regardless of age, sex, religion or socioeconomic status”