Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Division of Nursing

As the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Division of Nursing continues to grow and build a culture of excellence, it is important to define our professional nursing practice through our nursing mission, vision, values, and philosophy.

Nursing Philosophy

Every day, through compassionate care and clinical excellence, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital nurses carry out the hospital’s mission to lead our community to better health and well-being at every stage of life.

Mission:

To enhance the quality of life through a culture of caring using the art and science of nursing practice.

Vision:

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital nurses will be recognized as empowered leaders in nursing who provide compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care to our patients, families and communities.

Values:

We value:

• The rights and uniqueness of people
• The application of evidence-based practice and research
• Continuous quality improvement in a culture of safety
• Professional growth and innovation in practice
• Diversity and cultural awareness
• Honest and respectful communication
• Responsible and efficient use of resources

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Nursing Professional Practice Model

The nursing professional practice model reflects nursing values that exemplify the culture of an organization. It is a schematic description of how nurses practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally to provide the highest quality nursing care.