The future of nursing starts here.
Preparing nurses at the forefront of health care through innovative education, practice, and research.
Welcome to the University of Rochester School of Nursing!
What an honor it is to serve as Dean of this wonderful school! Whether you are advancing your practice as a clinical nurse, pursuing a career change to nursing, researching ways to improve health care, or interested in educating future nurse leaders, the University of Rochester School of Nursing offers unique opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
UR Nursing mourns two transformational leaders
The University of Rochester School of Nursing community mourns the recent loss of two extraordinary leaders, dean emerita Kathy H. Rideout, EdD, PPCNP-BC, FNAP and founding dean Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP. Their vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to nursing education and practice have left an indelible mark on our School and the profession. As we honor their legacies, we reflect on the countless lives they touched and the lasting impact of their leadership, mentorship, and advocacy.
Remembering Kathy Rideout Remembering Loretta Ford
News & Stories
Champions for Family Caregivers
How UR Nursing research is improving caregiver health & wellness
Individuals caring for a loved one with a chronic condition or disability likely have an ever-growing and changing to-do list. Most times, "taking care of myself" is not added to that list. A growing body of research shows that family caregivers don't always receive the care they need to live longer, happier lives themselves. UR Nursing researchers hope to change that. In this edition of Rochester Nursing, our experts discuss their insights on the caregiver role and current research projects that aim to improve caregivers' well-being and quality of life.
Nursing at the University of Rochester
The School of Nursing at the University of Rochester is a national leader in the discipline of nursing. We seek to build on our pioneering tradition of unifying nursing education, research, and practice as we pursue excellence in clinical and scientific learning, discovery, and nursing care within an environment of diversity and inclusion.
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ACTIVELY PRACTICING FACULTY
UR Nursing faculty maintain an active practice in clinical settings across the region and are leaders in their field.
8th year
HEED AWARD FOR DIVERSITY
For the eighth consecutive year, UR Nursing received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine.
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RESEARCH FUNDING
UR Nursing ranks among the top nursing schools in research funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Why UR Nursing?
A built-in support system.
Connect with a network of peers and faculty at every stage of your journey.
Student Support about A built-in support system.
A high-tech, hands-on education.
Enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Experiential Learning about A high-tech, hands-on education.A commitment to quality care.
Join leaders in nursing who actively work to improve patient care at the bedside and across health care systems.
Faculty & Staff about A commitment to quality care.
Empowering Student Experiences
I served jails, nursing homes, and developed and ran an outpatient psycho-pharmacology clinic. I wouldn’t have been able to do that without my training at the School of Nursing, which provided me with the confidence and experience to be autonomous.
They did a fantastic job mentoring us and teaching what we needed to know and set the stage for being lifelong learners. It really was a life-changing experience.
[UR Nursing faculty] really challenged you to think in different ways. It hurts your brain to do that, but it definitely made me a better practitioner, leader, and a better person.
Innovative Academic Programs
Our programs feature a wide range of degree, post-degree, and certificate options to meet the needs of a diverse and broad spectrum of nursing and health care professionals.
