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To promote an environment that facilitates learning across the continuum of nursing education, aimed at preparing caring and competent practitioners and leaders through its commitment to excellence in nursing education, scholarship, research and practice.

1.The learner as a unique individual
2.The educator and learner as active participants in the learning process
3.Leadership qualities of faculty, staff and students
4.Life long learning
5.Learning derived from experience
6.Continuum of nursing education
7.Diversity in nursing education
8.Respectful learning and work environment
9.Collaboration and partnerships
10.Scholarship and Research

•The vision of the Centre for Nursing Studies is to be a provincial, national and international leader for excellence in nursing education, scholarship, research and practice.