ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

 

dean sherrill smith in blue shirt

 

"Welcome to the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming! Come be part of a nursing program with a history of excellence.  I am excited to be involved in continuing this tradition of excellence by working with our partners across the state to meet the nursing workforce needs of Wyoming."

- Sherrill J. Smith, Dean and Professor

 

Mission 

The Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing aims to improve, promote and protect health for Wyoming and beyond through scholarly inquiry, EBP, and education of nurses as innovators and leaders in healthcare.

Vision 

Fostering nursing education and innovation in healthcare for Wyoming.

Values 

We value compassion, human dignity, integrity, autonomy, altruism, diversity, scholarship, collaboration, and social justice.

Goals

The goals of the Fay W. Whitney School:

1. Enhance Student Success

2. Pursue Institutional Excellence

3. Provide a supportive Community

4. Engage with and serve the State of Wyoming

5. Cultivate Financial Stability/Diversification

 

Approved: FSA 9/5/2024

 

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