About the Board > Mission

• Mission Statement

The mission of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing is to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of nursing practice and nursing education.

• Vision

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing gains recognition by all as a model of integrity through legally sound, fiscally responsible, and quality driven decision making and leadership in the regulation of nursing education and practice. Members of the Board and staff are knowledgeable, efficient, and dedicated to providing quality services through teamwork, collaboration and creativity.

• Values

1. Our People:

We value the professionalism, dedication and contribution of Board staff, Board members and the professionals who serve on Board committees.

2. Quality Regulation:

We implement regulatory functions in a consistent, effective, and efficient manner.

3. Quality Education:

We promote preparation for initial licensure and practice through the development of standards for nursing education.

4. Quality Practice:

We hold nurses accountable to their scope of practice.

5. Contributions to Public Health Policy Issues:

We collaborate with stakeholders in the development of policies impacting the health, safety and welfare of the public.

6. Customer Service:

We provide quality customer service is provided to all in a fair and professional manner.

7. Our Public Image:

We value how we are perceived by the public.

Board approved: 05/30/01
Board revised: 09/02; 09/04; 09/06