Student Handbook 2024-2025

Diversity Statement and Values

Diversity Statement 

 

“It takes the entire Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing community  to be an institution of distinction that prepares nurse leaders to serve diverse populations. We embrace and celebrate our differences with dignity and respect. We must nurture an inclusive environment committed to equity in every form.”

 

 

Values 

The values of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing represent our highest aspirations for institutional identity, impact, and routine interactional conduct.

Compassion We promise to care about our Barnes-Jewish College community … 
by connecting, asking, and listening, then acting to improve and demonstrating kindness, caring, and concern

Respect We promise to treat others with dignity …  
by seeking to understand, being present in the moment, ensuring equity and inclusion, and honoring differences … treating others the way they want to be treated

Excellence We promise to be our best … 
by finding and fixing problems for continuous improvement and relentlessly pursuing results that matter 

Safety We promise to keep one another safe … 
by ensuring a physically and psychologically safe environment, understanding why errors occur, and creating a learning environment from failures

Teamwork We promise partnership … 
by practicing effective team communications methods, demonstrating collaboration and partnerships, and ensuring belonging by building and embracing diverse teams