Preamble:
We,students of nursing preparing for initial licensure as registered
nurses, as well as those nurses enrolled in baccalaureate completion
programs, believe there is a common need to organize, to represent
ourselves to the consumer and other health disciplines, and to
assume our rightful place in the profession of nursing.
We believe every citizen has a right to the highest quality of health care.
We believe in the development of the whole person toward his/her
professional role with its rights, responsibilities and ideals.
We believe every right bears inherent responsibility.
We believe responsibilities are participatory, not purely philosophical or
ideological, and
We believe the quality and quantity of participation are not exclusive,
but bear the responsibility of participation.