According to Penner 2013 a mission statement is meant to communicate the overall purpose of an organization. While the vision effectively communicates what the organization would like to accomplish (Penner, 2013). According to Centura Health 2018 it has stood by the mission statement handed down from their sponsors Adventist Health System and Catholic Health Initiatives from day one. Their mission statement states, “We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities”. Followed by their new vision statement, which was updated in August of 2018 stated as follows, “Every community, every neighborhood, every life – whole and healthy” (Centura Health, 2018).

My personal values closely align with the mission statement and vision of Centura. I went into nursing to provide holistic care for all. My own vision is to provide quality healthcare for every patient every time. I hope to make a positive difference in the life of every patient I come in contact with.  I moved to rural Kansas with my own mission in mind. I wanted to provide a healing ministry to the underinsured, underserved, and immigrant populations in southwest rural Kansas. Centura and I both have a faith-based foundation, however we choose to serve all, no matter the faith, conviction, or denomination one may or may not have.

Sorry, for the late post. We just bought a house and are in the middle of the transition.

References

Centura Health. 2018. Mission and Values. Centura Health. Retrieved from https://www.centura.org/about-centura/mission-and-

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Penner, S. J. (2013). Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders. New York: Springer Publishing Company.